The public transportation system in South Florida relies heavily on buses. People often use the bus system to get to work, run errands, meet friends, and simply get to where they need to go. As with any mode of transportation, people are not always as careful as is expected of them and crashes result. If you were injured in an incident involving a bus, whether you were a passenger, a pedestrian, a cyclist, or in another vehicle, you may have legal rights to seek compensation for your losses.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, our personal injury law firm provides legal counsel to individuals who have been harmed because of another’s negligence.
What Are the Steps in Pursuing a Bus Accident Claim?
If you were involved in a bus accident, you may have the right to seek compensation if the crash was the result of someone else’s negligence. There are various steps involved in pursuing a claim following a bus crash.
Identify the Liable Party
The first step when filing a bus accident claim is to identify who is at fault for the accident and your injuries. Depending on the specific details of the crash you experienced, various different parties may be liable. Those include:
- The bus driver
- The driver of another vehicle
- Another passenger on the bus
- The bus manufacturer
- A vehicle manufacturer
- The designer of the roadway
- A municipality
Your lawyer will launch a full investigation into the crash, collecting all available evidence, in an effort to identify all potentially responsible parties.
Prove Liability
Once the at-fault party or parties have been identified, the next step is to prove liability. To prove liability in any personal injury case, your lawyer will need to collect evidence establishing the four elements of negligence:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care
- The duty of care was breached by the liable party
- The breach of duty led to the bus accident and your subsequent injuries
- You suffered a loss as a result
Your bus accident lawyer will gather all available evidence and learn the details of the crash that caused you harm and the specifics of the injuries you suffered, all of which will be crucial in telling your story, advocating on your behalf, and seeking to recover the compensation you deserve.
Recover Damages
When pursuing a personal injury claim following a bus accident, you may be eligible to recover damages for the losses you have suffered. The damages you may be eligible to recover include the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past lost wages and future loss of earning capacity
- Non-economic harm, including pain and suffering
Allow Hersh Kirtman Injury Law to Pursue Your Bus Accident Claim on Your Behalf
A bus crash often leaves people injured, incurring hefty medical expenses and suffering other forms of harm. You should not feel unguided. To hold the liable party responsible, our experienced bus accident lawyers can help you pursue a claim seeking fair compensation.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we provide clients with the experienced representation they deserve. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our bus accident lawyers, contact us today by filling out our contact form or giving us a call at (561) 208-3700.
