If you or a loved one was injured in a bus accident, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries and other related expenses through a personal injury claim. There are multiple parties who could be held responsible for your losses, depending on the details of your situation. It will be the goal of your Melbourne bus accident lawyer to determine who the negligent party (or parties) are, and from there, take measures to recover compensation on your behalf.
If your case is successful, whether in or out of court, you may be able to recover the cost of:
- Past, present, and projected medical bills
- Lost income or reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Emotional trauma
- Disfigurement
When you work with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, the only thing you have to worry about is getting better. We take care of everything else. To begin a free consultation with a member of our team, call us today at 1-800-747-3733.
Liability in a Melbourne Bus Accident
When an accident occurs between two passenger vehicles, liability usually rests on the motorist who breached their duty of care. However, in a bus accident, determining fault can become complicated. For example, if you were injured on a bus that fishtailed, liability for the accident could rest on the municipality responsible for the road’s maintenance. If you were injured on a bus that had a faulty vehicular component that prevented the bus driver from driving defensively, liability could rest on the company that built the vehicle.
Other responsible parties in the collision could include:
- The bus driver
- The bus driver’s employer
- Anybody who serviced or maintained the bus
Your Melbourne bus accident lawyer will need to collect evidence to assign liability and pursue the cost of your damages.
However, your legal team does not have an unlimited amount of time to take your case to court. Under Florida Statute 95.11, you have four years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. For this reason, we encourage you to get in touch with our team as soon as you can. If you do not file a lawsuit within the state’s statute of limitations, you may be barred from litigation altogether.
To start your free consultation, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733.
Learn More About Your Legal Options Today
If your Melbourne bus accident lawyer can prove that another party’s negligence resulted in your injuries, you may be able to recover the cost of various items stemming from the collision.
Some recoverable damages in your case may include:
- Medical expenses, including the cost of medications and assistive devices
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Psychological distress
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we are ready to start pursuing justice on your behalf. To learn more about your legal options, give our legal team a call today at 1-800-747-3733.
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