Florida Bus Accident Lawyers
Experienced Legal Support for Bus Accident Victims in New Port Richey and Beyond
Were you or a loved one involved in a bus accident that left you injured or dealing with life-altering consequences? You don’t have to face this alone. Kemp Law is here to provide you with experienced, compassionate, and dedicated legal representation. Bus accidents can leave survivors facing significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Our team of Florida bus accident lawyers is committed to helping you pursue justice and secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
At Kemp Law, we handle the complexities of bus accident cases—from investigating causes to facing powerful insurance companies and liable entities. Our attorneys have the expertise to advocate for your rights and hold responsible parties accountable, allowing you to focus on healing.
Contact Kemp Law today for a free consultation at (727) 788-6792 or reach out online.
Understanding Florida Bus Accidents
If you’ve been injured in a bus accident, you’re not alone. Because so many serious accidents involving a bus have occurred on the streets of America’s cities and towns, the U.S. Department of Transportation tracks them as a special category with heavy trucks and semis through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
About 25,000 to 35,000 people are injured in bus accidents every year in the United States. Florida has a higher rate of injury and death than many other states due to our thriving tourism industry and the growth of public transit in our state.
Fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses have increased by 42% since 2009. Serious injuries are also on the rise, with the number of bus accident injury crashes increasing by 62% between 2009 and 2015 and another 4% since then. Intercity buses account for 13% of all bus crashes, school buses account for 40% and transit buses account for 35%.
When you suffer injuries and other damages from a bus-related crash, you need legal representation from an injury attorney who understands this specific area of the law. Kemp Law is your legal partner during this challenging time. We have experienced bus accident attorneys who will fight for the resources you need to heal and recover.
The Unique Challenges of Bus Accident Cases
Bus accidents are not like typical car accidents. These cases can be more complex due to the number of parties involved and the increased likelihood of severe injuries. Whether public transportation, school buses, private tours, or shuttle buses are involved, the intricacies of proving liability demand a skilled legal team.
Potentially Liable Parties in Bus Accidents:
- The Bus Driver: Negligence caused by distracted driving, speeding, or operating under the influence.
- The Bus Company: Failure to properly maintain their fleet or adequately train drivers.
- Third Parties: Another driver, a city government responsible for road conditions, or the bus manufacturer in cases of mechanical failure.
Identifying all responsible parties requires a thorough investigation, something that Kemp Law excels in. To build your case, we collect all pertinent evidence, including maintenance records, driver logs, witness statements, police reports, and traffic camera footage.
Common Causes of Florida Bus Accidents
While buses are generally a safe mode of transportation, accidents can and do happen. Many of these incidents result from negligence or preventable conditions.
Frequent Causes of Bus Accidents Include:
- Distracted driving (texting, eating, or inattentiveness)
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Impaired driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Faulty bus maintenance or mechanical failure
- Dangerous road conditions, including poor signage or lack of upkeep
- Third-party negligence, such as other drivers’ reckless behaviors
Florida’s bustling roads and heavy bus traffic from schools, public transit, and tourism increase the potential for these types of accidents. Kemp Law understands the complexities of these unique situations and is equipped to investigate and pursue justice on your behalf.
Injuries Commonly Resulting from Bus Accidents
Bus crashes often result in severe injuries due to the size and weight of buses, as well as a lack of standard safety features like seatbelts. Victims may suffer from a wide range of physical, emotional, and financial consequences.
Common Bus Accident Injuries:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Caused by sudden impact or force.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Leading to chronic pain, paralysis, or long-term disability.
- Broken Bones: Fractures in arms, legs, ribs, or other critical areas.
- Lacerations and Soft Tissue Injuries: Often caused by shattered glass or debris.
- Psychological Trauma: Including anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If you’ve suffered any of these injuries, Kemp Law will work tirelessly to evaluate the extent of your damages and fight for the compensation you need to recover fully.
Types of Compensation Available
Bus accident victims in Florida may face mounting financial obligations and long-term challenges after their accidents. Our Florida bus accident attorneys at Kemp Law will explore every avenue to secure the maximum compensation owed to you.
Compensation You May Be Eligible For Includes:
- Medical Expenses: Covering past, ongoing, and future medical treatments.
- Lost Wages: For income lost during recovery, as well as lost earning capacity in severe cases.
- Property Damage: Reimbursement for damaged vehicles or personal belongings.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain and emotional hardship.
- Wrongful Death: For families who lost loved ones in fatal bus accidents, covering funeral costs and loss of support.
Calculating the true value of your claim involves taking into account both tangible and intangible losses. Kemp Law has the expertise needed to accurately evaluate your case and advocate effectively on your behalf.
You Deserve a Great Team
Our clients say it best: when you deserve results, you hire Kemp Law. Especially for motor vehicle accident cases in the Tampa Bay area, we secure big-dollar results for our clients – settlements in the millions.
Bus accident cases require knowledge, skill, and resources to ensure the best outcome for victims. When you work with Kemp Law, you’re choosing a partner who is invested in your recovery and committed to delivering results.
Here’s Why Victims Trust Kemp Law:
- Proven Track Record: We’ve achieved multimillion-dollar settlements for our clients in Florida, including successes against insurance firms and corporations.
- Thorough Investigations: Our team meticulously examines every piece of evidence to build a compelling case.
- Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize your needs, providing personalized attention and regular updates throughout the legal process.
- Aggressive Advocacy: Whether negotiating or taking your case to court, we fight tirelessly for justice.
- Recognition: Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, underscoring our ability to deliver top-tier legal results.
When your future is on the line, Kemp Law has the experience and commitment to stand by you every step of the way.
Steps to Take After a Bus Accident
What you do after a bus accident can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Acting quickly not only protects your health but also strengthens your claim.
What to Do After a Bus Accident:
- Get Medical Attention: Prioritize your health and create a medical record of your injuries.
- Report the Accident: Notify the police and document the incident with an official report.
- Gather Evidence: Take photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any other relevant details.
- Identify Witnesses: Collect contact information from people who saw the event unfold.
- Speak to an Attorney: Consult Kemp Law before discussing your case with insurance companies or accepting settlement offers.
Our team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you don’t miss any critical actions that could affect your case.
You Deserve Kemp Law – Tampa Bay Bus Accident Lawyers
A bus accident can cause serious, life-altering consequences: physical injuries, property damage, financial loss and even job loss due to missing work while recovering. You also may suffer emotional scars from the trauma of the accident.
At the law offices of Kemp Law, we understand the wide-ranging impacts of injuries sustained from bus accidents on Floridians living in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties. That’s why we are so dedicated to fighting for the resources you need to recover and ensuring those responsible are held liable so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
Negotiating with insurance companies can get complicated after a bus accident. You could be pressured by the bus company’s insurance provider, a city lawyer or even your own insurance agency. Medical expenses can be ongoing. Don’t commit to anything until you hire your own personal Tampa Bay bus accident lawyer.
We have fought and beat nearly every insurance company around, and we’ve earned our clients millions of dollars along the way. Our attorneys are distinctly trained to go up against any insurance company after a bus accident, attaining the national honor of joining the elite Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. If you live in the Tamps Bay region, you can expect results from Kemp Law. When you are our client, our focus is on your needs and your future. We are dedicated to excellent customer service and will keep you updated about your case every step of the way.
Call us today at (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
FAQs
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
