Injured in an accident that involved a bus – either a public transportation bus or a private bus? Our Sarasota bus accident lawyers can help you recover maximum compensation! Call today to schedule a FREE consultation and learn more
Why Choose The Florida Law Group?
We’ve recovered over $1 billion for our clients, and we have been serving the community since 1984. Our work has been recognized by prestigious organizations like the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and more, and has also been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, 48 Hours, 20/20, the CBS Evening News, and more.
You can trust that our premier team of attorneys is dedicated to winning! We will do everything in our power to get you paid fairly for your injuries. You do not owe us any legal fees until we achieve a settlement!
What Damages Can You Recover?
How much your case is worth will depend on the specific circumstances of your accident and injuries, but in general, if the accident was not your fault, you should be able to recover compensation for:
- medical bills,
- lost wages,
- and in some cases, for pain and suffering.
If gross negligence was a factor (perhaps the bus driver was extremely intoxicated, or the bus manufacturer knew that there was a dangerous design flaw, or the city/school system intentionally ignored maintenance for several years), you may also be able to recover punitive damages, which are additional monetary damages designed to set an example deterring other would-be defendants from exhibiting the same negligence.
Why Are Bus Accidents Unique?
Because bus operators have to have special licenses in Florida, and because they have other certain legal responsibilities, it can be difficult to find them liable for a crash. Also, because buses are so large, a single bus crash may impact multiple vehicles; this means that there many be multiple parties who are “liable” for your damages, or that the damages you sustained may be more severe.
All this to say – having attorneys on your side who have handled bus accident claims before is extremely important if you want to make sure you get paid maximum compensation! Insurance companies, and bus companies, are not on your side; they are going to do whatever they can to deny or devalue your claim in order to protect their bottom line or their reputation. Our Sarasota bus accident lawyers are well-versed in these types of claims and are confident in our ability to get good results!
What Can Our Sarasota Bus Accident Lawyers Do For You?
Our experienced attorneys will take care of everything in terms of filing a claim and recovering compensation so all you have to worry about is recovering from your injuries! We can:
- Answer your questions and ask questions that will help us begin an investigation
- Investigate the accident
- Gather information and evidence, including medical documentation and the crash report
- Determine liability (was the bus driver at fault? The bus company? The manufacturer? The city? Another driver?)
- Consult with experts and potentially retain expert witnesses
- Conduct depositions, if necessary
- Communicate with the insurance companies involved (and the bus company, if relevant)
- File a claim (or multiple claims, if applicable)
- Evaluate the extent of damages sustained
- Evaluate all offers to make sure that you are not accepting something lower than what your injuries are worth
- Inform you as to your legal rights and options (including when it comes to Florida’s PIP coverage)
- Prepare for trial and represent you in court, if necessary
- And more!
Don’t Wait – Call Our Firm Today.
There is a statute of limitations on bus accident injury claims – don’t miss your chance to get your bills paid! Call The Florida Law Group today to schedule a free consultation and get started.
