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Injured in a Bus Accident?
Compared to other vehicles, buses are relatively slow moving. This does not mean, however, that they never have accidents. Buses operate in the heaviest traffic zones and make frequent stops. Whether another vehicle collides with a bus or a pedestrian is involved, bus accidents can cause very serious injuries and wrongful death.
The Law Offices of Charles R. Scully has significant experience with bus accident injury claims. We represent people in Florida who are injured in accidents on any type of bus, whether it is owned or operated by a municipality, a school or a privately owned transport company. For a free consultation with our St. Petersburg bus accidents attorneys, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.
You Need an Attorney to Protect Your Rights
If you are injured in an accident with a city or county bus, determining the liability can be a challenge. The transit authority and the bus company will have attorneys working to protect them from risk and expense. With an experienced lawyer on your side, however, you may be able to recover damages from multiple liable parties. In Tampa and the surrounding area, we work to obtain compensation from local commuter bus associations, including PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority), HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit) and MCAT (Manatee County Area Transit).
Accidents can happen while the bus is in traffic or while it is making a stop. Injuries to other drivers, pedestrians and bus passengers can be caused by:
- A collision with another vehicle
- Pedestrians dragged by a bus
- Pedestrians hit by a bus
- Door closing on passengers as they enter or exit the bus
- A sudden stop causing a passenger to fall
Because bus drivers have commercial driver's licenses (CDL), they are held to higher standards than noncommercial drivers. They are also required to follow driver regulations specific to the transit authority in their area. When we investigate your accident, we will uncover any acts of negligence such as:
- Exceeding hour limits
- Drunk or distracted driving
- Speeding or reckless driving
Clearwater Bus Crash Lawyers
Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.
