When you are injured in a bus accident in Sarasota, you could be entitled to compensation from the parties responsible for causing it. Bus accidents can be especially dangerous to passengers and others on the roadway and often extend beyond simple insurance claims for personal property damage.
A Sarasota bus accident lawyer can help you evaluate your damages and demand the appropriate financial compensation. You deserve representation from a trusted trial attorney; call us today.
At Dannheisser Injury Law, we have over 30 years of representing Sarasota residents and visitors injured in bus accidents.We know the local roads, state and federal regulations governing bus operations, and how to hold negligent drivers, companies, and government entities accountable. Our team has recovered millions of dollars for victims of serious auto accidents, including a $9,750,000 settlement for a Sarasota mother and child injured in a serious bus crash. We understand the investigations, evidence, expert witnesses, and litigation plan required to secure the substantial results you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Sarasota bus accident, trust attorneys that have been in Sarasota for decades and handled these cases before. Call Dannheisser Injury Law at 941-365-7600, start a live chat on our website, or complete our contact form online to discuss your case for free.
The injuries from bus accidents are typically more severe than other motor vehicle collisions. Buses are larger than other vehicles on the road, meaning a stronger impact, especially when they collide with smaller cars, cyclists, or pedestrians.
Additionally, buses often carry many passengers who are more vulnerable than other people on the road: They might not be wearing seatbelts or standing rather than sitting. Common injuries resulting from bus accidents involve broken bones, TBIs, and spinal cord damage. A skilled attorney in Sarasota understands bus accident claims and will gather the evidence needed to prove the severity of a person’s injuries.
Depending on the circumstances, the driver’s employer could be at fault since Florida law extends vicarious liability to bus companies when employees act negligently on the job. This type of liability could also exist in cases where an employer is negligent in hiring a driver. For example, if the employer failed to conduct a proper background check. Vicarious liability is a common issue in bus accident cases because most buses operate for the benefit of a private company or local government.
While Florida has few limits on the amount of damages available to those injured in bus accidents, the state imposes strict rules on comparative fault. Under Florida Statute 768.81(6), an injured person who is more than 50 percent at fault for causing their own injury in a bus accident will not be able to receive compensation from the other liable party. With the help of an experienced Sarasota lawyer, a plaintiff can prove that another party who caused the bus collision is responsible for their injuries.
We strive to make a difference in injured clients’ lives following a Sarasota bus accident by being a resource at every stage of the process. Call us today to learn more and schedule a free confidential consultation.
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At Dannheisser Injury Law, we handle all aspects of the claims process and litigation so you can focus on your physical and mental recovery. This includes but isn’t limited to investigation and evidence gathering, negotiating with insurance companies and defense counsel, and filing a lawsuit and litigating on your behalf.
If your loved one was killed in a bus accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages related to the wrongful death, including medical expenses, loss income and earning capacity, funeral/burial expenses, and more.
Our goal is always to achieve the best possible result for your Sarasota bus accident case. In this instance best means in terms of both compensation and timeline to completion. How long your case takes to resolve depends on the severity of your injuries and how long it takes for you to recover, whether a lawsuit is required to be filed, and if the case goes to trial. The typical timeline for a bus accident lawsuit is anywhere from two to four years.
Yes, bus drivers in Sarasota are required to possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with special endorsements, as well as pass a strict background check and medical examinations.
You can likely file a claim on behalf of your child’s school bus accident and injuries. Depending on the circumstances, liability may fall on the school district, bus manufacturer, the driver, or the maintenance or repair company.
Bus accidents may be more complicated than car accidents as there may be multiple defendants or at fault parties, multiple insurance companies, adjusters, and defense counsel involved, and multiple injured parties. Additionally, buses are often owned by large corporations with large insurance policies or municipalities with special rules governing lawsuits against them. Experienced bus accident lawyers can help navigate what is often a complex legal process.
Common causes of bus accidents include reckless driving, driver fatigue, distracted driving, poor vehicle maintenance, and dangerous road conditions such as poor roadway design, malfunctioning street lights and signage, and poor roadway maintenance.
Yes, you are allowed to sue Breeze Transit if you’re injured on one of their buses. Lawsuits against public entities such as Breeze Transit have special rules regulating them, including a reduce amount of time to file the bus accident claim. Be sure to contact a bus accident lawyer as soon as reasonably possible after your accident to ensure you don’t miss any deadlines.
Yes, absolutely. Florida law requires bus companies to carry significant levels of auto insurance to cover damages caused as a result of the bus.
Multiple parties may be held liable for your injuries after a bus accident in Florida. These parties include but are not limited to: the bus driver, the bus driver’s company, the government if it is a public bus or due to unsafe roadway conditions, maintenance contractors or repair shops, or the driver of the other car or truck that caused the accident.
