This West Palm Beach Bus Accident Lawyer assists people who have been severely injured. Bus accidents in West Palm Beach can be devastating. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury because of a bus accident that resulted from the negligence of another party, contact Quackenbush and discuss your case. Mr. Quackenbush works quickly to obtain a fair and just result for all types of bus accident, crash, collision and wreck cases in West Palm Beach, Miami, Broward County, South Florida, and all over Florida.
Bus accidents are becoming more and more common. Every time you are on the road, there is a potential for a serious accident. Even a well-experienced bus driver can cause a serious crash. If that occurs and you are injured as a result, you can file a case against the driver of the bus.
In some cases, carelessness of the bus driver is the direct reason for a bus crash. You might have a case against the bus driver, his or her employer, and the owner of the bus if you were the passenger in a bus and the bus driver caused an accident which caused your injuries.
Your case will be against a governmental entity if you were injured by the driver of a city bus, county bus or public school bus. Governmental entities in the State of Florida are protected by sovereign immunity. This means that there will be various restrictions and limitations on your case if the case is one against a governmental entity. For instance, in the State of Florida if you pursue a case against a governmental entity, you will only be able to recover up to $200,000. The only exception to this is if you were able to successfully pursue a “Claims Bill” in the State Legislature in Tallahassee permitting you to recover more than $200,000 in compensation, but this is not a simple procedure.
Moreover, you will have to put the governmental entity on notice of the claim within three years if you pursue a sovereign immunity case against a governmental entity. You will have to wait six months prior to filing suit against the governmental entity after giving this notice (which should be done within four years). These time limitations might be different in a wrongful death case.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a bus accident in any area of Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami, Miami-Dade County and South Florida, you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Call this West Palm Beach bus accident law firm for a free, no-obligation consultation any time of day at 954-448-7288 and speak with a skilled attorney like Mr. Quackenbush about your unique situation. Of course, there are no legal fees due up-front. If Mr. Quackenbush accepts your case, you will pay nothing until you receive compensation.
Anywhere in Florida, if you are injured in a bus crash it will be crucial to verify exactly what caused your injuries. Oftentimes, injuries can be caused by defective or missing equipment on the bus. For instance, many buses don’t have seatbelts when, in reality, they should have. You might have a case against the manufacturer of the bus or against the owner of the bus if you are injured in a bus accident due to the fact that the bus did not have seatbelts. This Broward County Bus Accident Attorney will employ a bus safety expert to find out if the bus was up to code.
Also, buses operators should make sure that disabled people riding in wheelchairs or on electric scooters inside of buses are safe. For example, wheelchairs and scooters should be strapped down. You might have a claim against the bus operator or his or her employer if your scooter was not strapped down and fell over during the bus ride, thus causing you injury.
If you were thrown about a bus because of the erratic driving of a bus driver, you might have a case against the driver or his or her employer. That is, it doesn’t necessarily take an accident with another vehicle for you to have a case. You might have a case if the bus driver was not driving properly and caused you to be injured within the bus. In the State of Florida, the statute of limitations for a bus wreck case is four years, but if the bus was operated by governmental entity this might be different.
Filing a bus accident injury claim is a complicated and detailed process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal system and the determination to pursue your claim to the end. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury in a bus crash, then you should contact a South Florida Bus Accident Lawyer and begin your case. He will work tirelessly to see that you obtain maximum compensation.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident anywhere in Florida, a bus accident attorney from our firm like Mr. Quackenbush can help you obtain financial compensation for your suffering. He is an experienced bus accident lawyer that will review the details of your claim and will work to protect your legal rights and obtain the outcome you deserve. Call Mr. Quackenbush at 954-448-7288 for a free, no-obligation consultation. This West Palm Beach Bus Accident Law Firm takes cases on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t pay any attorney’s fees until we win compensation for you.