Victims of bus accidents in West Palm Beach, whether passengers, other drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians, rarely walk away from crashes unhurt. Many of them even succumb to fatal injuries. Our experienced West Palm Beach bus accident attorneys here at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa fight to secure victims and their loved one’s maximum financial compensation from negligent drivers, bus companies, bus manufacturers, government entities, and other potentially liable parties. Whether the bus driver that injured you was driving a city bus, tour bus, shuttle bus, school bus, or charter bus, we know what to do to hold them financially responsible for paying your bus accident-related losses.
How Do West Palm Beach Bus Accidents Happen?
As with most motor vehicle crashes, driver error or negligence usually causes bus crashes. These dangerous driving habits often include:- Following too closely
- Not yielding the right of way
- Driving over the posted speed limits
- Aggressive driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Distracted driving
- The weather and road conditions when the crash occurred
- The safety record of the bus company
- The bus maintenance records, in case the driver is alleging that a defect in the bus caused the crash
- The driver’s driving record, in case there’s reason to believe the bus company engaged in negligent hiring practices
- All medical bills related to their injuries
- Lost earnings
- Lost or diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
How Our West Palm Beach Bus Accident Attorneys Can Help You
The West Palm Beach Accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa can serve you by:- Obtaining evidence, reviewing police and accident reports, talking to witnesses, and working with accident reconstruction professionals to thoroughly investigate your case and prove liability for your losses.
- Identifying all at-fault parties and possible sources of compensation.
- Managing all the legal aspects of your case while you heal from your injuries.
- Negotiating with the liable party’s insurance provider to recover full compensation on your behalf or suing them if they don’t offer a fair settlement.