If you suffered injuries in a Delray Beach crash as a bus passenger or when a bus collided with your vehicle, you may have a case for compensation. A bus accident lawyer from our team could help you build a compelling case and recover damages for the expenses and losses you incurred.
At Ged Lawyers, we help bus accident victims seek and secure money to help pay their bills after a crash. To learn more, you can connect with an auto accident lawyer from our team. We provide free initial case consultations for victims and their families. We can assess your case and answer your questions today.
Recovering Damages Based on Your Delray Beach, FL, Bus Accident Injuries
Our bus accident lawyers believe victims deserve to recover fair compensation for the expenses and losses they suffered when a careless or reckless bus driver caused a collision. We represent victims whether they were injured as a bus passenger, pedestrian, or driver of another vehicle.
Each case has unique circumstances, so no two sets of damages are the same. However, victims injured in serious auto accidents generally incur the same types of expenses and losses. You may seek compensation to cover the following damages:
- Past and future medical care costs for accident injuries
- Care and support expenses for lasting injuries
- Income losses if the victim misses work
- Diminished earning ability for permanent impairments
- Property damages
- Related expenses with receipts
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Lost life enjoyment
Our wrongful death attorneys also represent families whose loved ones died in a fatal bus accident in Delray Beach. Per Florida Statutes § 768.21, the victim’s personal representative can file this legal action and pursue damages such as:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Income the decedent would have earned if they lived
- Mental anguish felt by surviving family members
Ged Lawyers Can Secure Successful Case Results With No Upfront Payment
Ged Lawyers represents bus accident victims and their families. When serious or fatal injuries occur, we help our clients seek fair compensation.
Our attorneys know how to develop a compelling case for compensation based on our client’s injuries, the circumstances that led to them, and the damages they suffered. Our recent case results include a $1,062,000 recovery in arbitration. This payout went to the family of a victim who died from their injuries after a bus accident.
We meet with potential clients for free and handle their cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means:
- We go to work on your case with no upfront fees
- We use firm resources to manage your claim, even if we need to sue
- Our attorney’s fees come from the compensation we recover for you in the case
- If we do not secure a judgment, settlement, or verdict, you do not pay us
We aim to make our services accessible, as we know you may be facing high medical bills or suffering the loss of your income. At Ged Lawyers, we believe victims of personal injury accidents deserve access to legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. Our team can explain more about how payment works when you hire us.
Building a Compelling Case Based on a Delray Beach Bus Crash Injury
When you work with a personal injury lawyer from our team, we investigate what happened. As we gather evidence, we identify the potentially liable parties and develop a case to show their negligence caused the crash. This is essential for showing the insurance adjuster or judge and jury that you deserve fair compensation.
Because most bus drivers are working at the time of a crash, the legal doctrine of respondeat superior often applies. Under this doctrine, their employer is vicariously liable for their negligence. This means we could file our insurance claims and lawsuits against the bus company or the driver’s employer.
The liable party in a Delray Beach bus accident case could be:
- PalmTran
- Delray Beach Freebee
- Palm Beach County Schools
- A private company
- Private owners of a motorcoach
Under some circumstances, the identity of the at-fault party could alter our approach in your case. Our lawyers know how to navigate the legal process and will protect your right to seek and recover fair compensation based on your case facts.
What Timeline Applies in a Delray Beach, FL, Bus Accident Case?
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit after a traffic accident. Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you typically have two years to submit your lawsuit and hold the liable party accountable for injuring you. You also have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit according to Florida Statutes § 95.11.
Your case facts could affect the timeline in your Delray Beach bus accident case. There could be additional deadlines in your case if the liable party is a government agency, municipality, county government, or similar party. Our attorneys can determine the applicable deadlines in your case during your initial consultation with our team.
Additionally, evidence begins to disappear quickly after a collision. The sooner we start our investigation, the more evidence we can identify and preserve to support your claim or lawsuit. We encourage you to contact us as soon as your injuries allow.
Discuss Your Next Steps With a Delray Beach Bus Accident Law Firm for Free
At Ged Lawyers, we provide free initial consultations for bus accident victims in Delray Beach, Florida. We will assess your options and explain the steps we can take to help you seek compensation based on your injuries and losses. We could work on your case today with no upfront cost to you and your family.
Contact us now to speak to a team member about your rights.
