Public Bus Accident Attorney

Boarding a public bus shouldn’t bring about fear or anxiety, but for those who have been involved in a public bus accident, it may. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 300 bus accidents occur annually. The potential of suffering a severe injury is prominent as a vast majority of public buses are not equipped with seatbelts.

As an individual injured in a bus accident, the mental trauma you experience can be overbearing and unrelenting. Merely seeing or hearing a bus pass by can trigger flashbacks to the day of the crash. Combine this with the financial hardship you’ll likely face after receiving medical treatment, and you have a situation that can disrupt your quality of living for some time to come. A Louisiana public bus accident attorney can guide you through the claims process and ensure that you receive fair compensation for all accident-related damages.

What are the Common Causes of Louisiana Public Bus Accidents?

Public buses are generally seen as safe transportation means as they are relatively slow-moving vehicles that only switch lanes when necessary. However, riding in a public bus can be especially dangerous when one of the following circumstances present themselves:

• Reckless driving
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Inclement weather
• Poor bus maintenance
• Defective equipment
• Dangerous roadways

When any one of these situations arise, and a public bus accident occurs, the injured parties in search of compensation must identify the liable party to pursue a claim against.

Liable Parties in a Louisiana Public Bus Accident

It is often relatively simple to identify the liable party or parties in a car accident as they are often either one of the drivers involved and in some instances, both. With public bus accidents, however, it is not as straightforward. Some of the possibly liable parties in a Louisiana public bus accident include:

• Negligent drivers
• The bus driver
• Bus equipment manufacturers
• The bus management company
• Government agencies

The Louisiana public bus accident attorneys at E. Orum Young Law Offices are ready and willing to pursue a personal injury claim against any of the previously mentioned entities. We understand the severity of the incident and can do everything in our power to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation entitled to you by law for all accident-related damages.

E. Orum Young has been recognized three times by the Northeast Louisiana Legal Services as a community leader by presenting him with the Pro Bono Attorney award for his dedication to serving his community. This is a law firm that cares about and gives back to the community.  Contact us today for a free case evaluation. Our Trial Guarantee ensures that we will take your case to trial per your request.