West Palm Beach Bus Accident Lawyers
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
Whether the bus driver committed any of the abovementioned traffic offenses must be proven so that injured people can recoup compensation for their injuries and associated losses. Our West Palm Beach bus accident attorneys will also investigate specific factors, such as:
- 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
The parties liable for the crash must compensate injured victims for:
- 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.
Take note that in Florida, the statute of limitations or time limit to bring legal action to a negligent party is only four years from the accident date. Also, if your claim is against a government agency, the statute of limitations is only three years from the accident.
Get Legal Assistance From our Skilled West Palm Beach Bus Accident Attorneys Now
Have you been injured in a West Palm Beach bus accident? Let Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa law firm’s West Palm Beach bus accident attorneys put their 40 years of experience to work. Submit an online form or call our office at 866-640-7117 to schedule your free case review today with our West Palm Beach bus accident attorney.