As a bus accident victim, you or your loved one may have severe injuries and other damages. However, you are not responsible for covering the costs of your losses. You could recover these costs from the commercial bus company or local government. A Pompano Beach personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can work to obtain compensation for you so you can focus on your health and family.
During a free consultation, you can learn your options and what else our Pompano Beach bus accident lawyer can do to help you.
What Damages Can A Pompano Beach Bus Accident Lawyer Recover For Me?
According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are about 67,000 bus accidents each year in the U.S.
If you were a motorist, pedestrian, passenger, or other party injured in a bus accident, you’re entitled to all your damages. However, on your own, you may only recover basic damages from the other party, such as medical bills and lost wages.
However, your personal injury lawyer could help you recover all your damages. Your lawyer can negotiate with the other party and their insurer for fair compensation or, if necessary, sue the other party. Your lawyer will fight for the economic and non-economic damages that may apply to you, which could include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Physical impairment or disability
- Emotional trauma
- Damage to your vehicle and any other personal property
- The cost of immediate and any ongoing medical treatment
- Medication costs
- The cost of occupational therapy
- Lost income and any loss in your income-earning capability
Wrongful Death Damages
You may have lost a loved one in a South Florida bus accident. If so, we offer our condolences for your loss. Although financial compensation can never replace the loss you suffered, your lawyer can recover wrongful death damages for your family, such as loss of spousal support, loss of parental support, and loss of income for your family.
How Will My Pompano Beach Bus Accident Attorney Prove Liability For Me?
The bus driver, the commercial bus company, the government bus line, or another party may be liable for your damages. Multiple parties could even share liability. To prove liability in your case, your lawyer must establish negligence. This requires presenting evidence of negligence and showing each of the four elements of negligence in your case.
There are many forms of evidence your lawyer will look for. This evidence could include:
- The bus crash report
- The bus’s recent safety inspection reports
- The black box contained in the bus
- The bus driver’s employee profile
- Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the accident
- Your cell phone photos and videos of the accident scene
- A witness’s account of the incident
- A statement from an expert witness
The elements of negligence your lawyer must show are:
- Duty of care, which is the other party’s responsibility to act with care
- Breach of duty, which is the other party’s irresponsible actions
- Causation, which is how the other party’s actions caused the incident
- Damages, which are your monetary and non-monetary losses due to the accident
How Your Attorney Will Recover Your Damages
One of the first things your lawyer will do is help you list your damages, including any damages you may not have considered yet, such as future medical costs or mental anguish. They will accurately calculate your monetary damages and assign value to your non-monetary damages to ensure you recover fair compensation. Your lawyer will also collect proof of your damages, which helps legitimize your damages to the insurer.
Afterward, your lawyer will begin negotiating a settlement with the other party’s insurer. In negotiations, your lawyer will attempt to persuade the insurer that their client is liable and your case is valid. If the insurer denies their client’s liability or diminishes your case, your lawyer can threaten to sue.
Your Lawyer Will Sue The Liable Party, If Necessary
If the liable party’s insurance company won’t offer you a fair settlement, your lawyer will file a lawsuit on your behalf. However, suing can be difficult in bus accident cases involving government-owned bus lines. These bus lines have protection from being sued.
Suing private bus companies can also be difficult since these companies are protected by large insurers and lawyers. You may struggle to sue on your own, but your lawyer has the knowledge and experience to do so.
Your lawyer will take care of the entire litigation process. They will bring the lawsuit against the other party and take your case before a judge. In court, your lawyer will argue for a fair verdict. The Law Offices of Anidjar and Levine will take care of all the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on healing from your injuries and getting your life back.
About Our Bus Accident Attorneys in Pompano Beach, FL
The attorneys from our Broward County firm have represented Floridians for many years. Many of our clients come to us with vehicle accident cases, including bus accident cases. We’re able to resolve such cases even if a large insurance company or the government is involved. For example, we were able to resolve this bus accident case for a client:
- “Back in February of this year, me and my boyfriend at the time got hit by a bus. My car was totaled and the entire process was a huge hassle until my father put me in contact with the firm. After that, it was pretty much smooth sailing… The lawsuit is finally being wrapped up and I have to say I’m extremely happy that Shire Patel was the person put on my case… I couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant experience.” – Tyler R.
You can expect your attorney to take over your entire case and keep you updated on its progress. You can also expect your attorney to be available anytime by phone. Additionally, if your car needs repair, your attorney can help you get it repaired, or if you have any appointments you must schedule, your attorney can schedule them for you.
Contact Us For Your Bus Accident Lawyer Serving Broward County
If you’d like to learn more about what to do after a bus accident, connect with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. We’ll discuss your legal options with you for free. We’ll also explain how we can serve you at no cost unless and until your lawyer wins your case.
Contact us now at 800-747-3733 for a free consultation.
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