Bus Accident Attorney in Birmingham

If you have been injured in a bus accident in Birmingham or surrounding areas, whether you were a bus passenger, motor vehicle driver, bicyclist or pedestrian, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation. At Drake Injury Lawyers, we can help you pursue a financial recovery while making sure that you have everything you need to recover in the aftermath of a bus crash. Our Birmingham bus accident lawyers will be on your side throughout the legal process, seeking the justice that you deserve. Contact us today to request a free case analysis.

Who Is Liable for a Bus Accident in Birmingham?

In a bus accident case, Alabama uses a tort-based law to determine fault. This means that the party guilty of committing a tort – an act of wrongdoing – in connection to the bus accident is financially responsible (liable). After a bus accident, investigators from an insurance company will carefully analyze what happened to identify the at-fault party. There could be many different people or parties behind your bus accident, depending on the circumstances.

The Bus Driver

A bus driver could cause an accident through careless or reckless actions and omissions. Common examples include distracted driving, driving under the influence, breaking roadway rules, speeding, running red lights and failing to yield the right-of-way. If a bus driver causes a collision, the owner of the bus service will most likely be vicariously liable. Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine where an employer must speak for the negligence of its employees.

The Owner of the Bus

Birmingham has an extensive bus system known as the Metro Area Express (MAX). The entity in charge of this network is the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority. Other bus options include Greyhound, Megabus, Amtrak, private buses, party buses, charter buses and – coming soon – the new Birmingham Xpress transit system. You may have also been involved in an accident involving a public or private school bus.

The entity responsible for bus operations could be responsible for your accident if it or one of its employees – including a bus driver – caused the crash. If you were injured on a public bus in Birmingham, for example, the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority will most likely be responsible for paying for your losses. On a private bus, on the other hand, you could potentially hold the individual company liable.

A Third Party

A third party could be responsible for your bus accident if they did not act in a way that was prudent or reasonable for the circumstances. If an investigation finds that someone outside of the bus should have done more to prevent the crash, that party could be liable. Examples include the driver of a passenger car who crashed into the bus, the government in charge of keeping the roadway free of hazards, and the manufacturer of a defective auto part on the bus. Working with a Birmingham product liability attorney, they can help you file an injury claim against a third party due to a defective product.

Compensation Available for a Bus Accident

You may be eligible to receive financial compensation for many different losses as the injured victim of a bus accident in Birmingham. Holding one or more parties responsible for your collision could result in a successful settlement or judgment award that pays for your:

• Medical and hospital bills
• Property damage repairs
• Lost wages
• Lost capacity to earn
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life
• Punitive damages

The value of your case will depend on how greatly the bus accident impacted you. If you suffered a serious or catastrophic injury, such as a traumatic brain injury or amputation for example, your case will generally be worth more than if you have a minor injury. If you have lost a loved one in the event of a fatal bus accident, contact our Birmingham wrongful death attorneys for help recovering financial compensation for your case. It is important to have your case value assessed by a bus accident lawyer before accepting a settlement from an insurance company, as an insurer may try to devalue your claim.

Injured on a Bus? Our Birmingham Bus Accident Lawyers Can Help

If you were injured in a bus accident or a loved one passed away in this type of collision, don’t hesitate to contact our Birmingham personal injury lawyers for assistance. Our Birmingham bus accident lawyers can guide you through the legal process using tailored legal strategies for the best possible case outcome. You don’t have to handle a bus accident claim alone. Call (205) 970-0800 or request a free consultation online today to learn more from one of our Birmingham bus accident attorneys.

Drake Injury Lawyers
2 Perimeter Park S #510e
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 859-2236