Rock Hill, SC Bus Accident Lawyer

Many people rely on buses to get where they are going for the day. Unfortunately, every once in a while, buses are involved in motor vehicle accidents. Regardless of whether it is the bus driver’s fault or another driver’s fault, these accidents can cause a lot of damage, both to property and to people involved in the crash. Sadly, many people hurt in bus accidents are left with serious, potentially permanent injuries.

When you get hurt in a bus crash, you have a right to sue those responsible. You can take your case to court and hold accountable the parties that caused your bus accident and get damages for the injuries you got in the crash.

Call the bus accident lawyers from Rice, Murtha & Psoras by dialing (803) 219-4906 to receive a free case review.

Buses Involved in Accidents in Rock Hill, SC

Buses come in all shapes and sizes, but they all generally have the same purpose of getting a large number of people from point A to point B. The distance may be greater, and the passengers may be different, but the goal is the same. When it comes to bus accident lawsuits, though, there really is a chance that it will matter as to what kind of bus was involved in your accident. For example, if a bus owned by a company that works out-of-state is involved in your accident, that could introduce issues regarding where you sue that our bus accident lawyers will have to deal with. Thus, telling us about the bus involved in your accident is important to the success of your case.

Local Transit

Local transportation buses like those from My Ride Rock Hill travel through the greater Rock Hill area every day. Unfortunately, sometimes those buses will get in accidents, injuring passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, and anyone else unfortunate enough to be caught up in the crash.

School Buses

We trust the drivers of school buses to get our children to and from school, summer camp, and other destinations safely. It is, therefore, extremely shocking and scary when school buses get into accidents, especially if one of your children is on board.

If your child was injured in a school bus accident, you can file a lawsuit on their behalf if they are a minor. However, if your child was on a school bus and is 18 or older, they will have to file their legal action themselves.

Interstate Buses

Many bus companies offer transport across the country. Greyhound Buses are probably the most well-known long-distance bus transportation company. Interstate buses may not know where they are going, as well as local transit in a particular area, which can make accidents more likely.

Additionally, accidents involving buses owned by companies located outside South Carolina can have legal issues that accidents involving local transit will not have. For example, depending on factors like the amount of damages you were seeking and the circumstances surrounding the accident, our lawyers may have to demonstrate that your lawsuit should be filed in South Carolina and not somewhere else.

Who Can You Sue in Rock Hill, SC Bus Accident Lawsuits?

Another important thing to figure out when preparing your bus accident claim is what parties you are going to sue. The law lets you get damages from parties you can prove were liable for your injuries, so it is important that you file your claim against entities you know – or are at least very certain – caused your bus accident.

Bus Drivers

Suing the bus driver involved in your accident is almost always the correct move in a bus accident lawsuit. Many bus accidents happen because the driver made a careless mistake and was negligent. There are a lot of different ways that bus drivers can cause accidents. Of course, they can speed, ignore traffic lights, drive drunk, and do all the other things that an ordinary driver may do on the road, but bus drivers also need to be trained to properly drive large, heavy vehicles and not be a danger to anyone else on the road.

Other Drivers

If another driver hits the bus you were on and causes the accident, you are going to want to sue them instead. The idea is that you sue the driver who caused the accident, so suing a bus driver who was doing everything they were supposed to do will not be effective for your claim.

Bus Companies

You can also sue bus companies in bus accident lawsuits. For example, if a bus company does not maintain its fleet, you can sue them for negligently letting shoddy buses onto roadways. You could also sue a bus company if they did not adequately train their drivers or hired bus drivers they knew were untrained. Finally, in some situations, a bus driver’s negligent actions will allow liability to extend to their employer. However, that only works if the bus driver is doing something related to their job, like driving a bus to transport passengers.

Bus Designers or Manufacturers

If there is an issue with the bus that caused a bus accident, you can sue one of a number of different parties. If the accident was caused by a design defect, you can sue the company that designed the bus. On the other hand, if the accident happened because the bus was assembled incorrectly or inadequate maintenance or repairs were done on the bus, you can sue the entity that manufactured or repaired the bus.

Contact Our Rock Hill, SC Bus Accident lawyers Now

Rice, Murtha & Psoras has bus accident lawyers who are ready to review your claim for free when you dial (803) 219-4906.