At The Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our bus accident lawyers have extensive experience handling cases involving the complex, serious injuries typically suffered by bus accident victims. Our legal team knows how to investigate bus crashes and evaluate the validity of claims that arise from them.
We serve clients in all of Cincinnati's neighborhoods and surrounding communities, including:
The Cochran Firm Cincinnati helps hundreds of bus accident victims obtain the compensation needed to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages. Contact our Cincinnati bus accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
Buses are involved in roughly 9,000 accidents each year in the U.S. Some 12,000 people are injured, and 330 people are killed annually in bus accidents on our nation’s roads and highways. Buses are considered common carriers, which means bus drivers and bus companies owe their passengers a greater duty of care in protecting them from harm. Buses in the U.S. are covered by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations, which sets special training for bus drivers, and requires buses to be inspected regularly to ensure they are operating safely.
Negligence often plays a role in catastrophic bus accidents. Common causes of bus crashes include:
As many bus accidents involve governmental entities that own or control the bus, it is important to contact an experienced bus accident lawyer that has experience handling these types of claims. At The Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our bus accident lawyers know how to build an effective case that will maximize your recovery. They’ll utilize the most cutting edge technology to investigate every aspect of your accident to identify those responsible and calculate a level of compensation that will enable you to get past this difficult time in your life. The Cochran Firm has never been afraid to take on even the largest corporations or insurance companies, and our bus accident lawyers in Cincinnati will aggressively pursue your claim during settlement negotiations, and in the courtroom, to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.
As many bus accidents involve governmental entities that own or control the bus, it is important to contact an experienced bus accident lawyer who has experience handling these types of claims. At The Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our bus accident lawyers know how to build an effective case that will maximize your recovery. They’ll utilize the most cutting-edge technology to investigate every aspect of your accident to identify those responsible and calculate a level of compensation that will enable you to get past this difficult time in your life. The Cochran Firm has never been afraid to take on even the largest corporations or insurance companies, and our bus accident lawyers in Cincinnati will aggressively pursue your claim during settlement negotiations and in the courtroom to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.
Determining who is at fault is a critical part of your case. Depending on the circumstances, there could be several liable parties, including:
The steps you take right after an accident are crucial for protecting your health and your legal rights.
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. However, if your claim is against a government entity, there are often much shorter and stricter notice requirements you must meet long before this two-year deadline. It is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss these deadlines.
There are two key differences. In general, buses are known as "common carriers". A common carrier is a company or person that delivers goods or passengers on regular routes and fixed rates. Second, many bus accident cases involve suing government entities, which have special legal protections (sovereign immunity) and unique procedural rules that do not apply in a standard car accident lawsuit.
There are zero upfront costs to hire our firm. We handle all bus accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we cover all the expenses of investigating and pursuing your claim, and we only get paid a percentage of the money we successfully recover for you. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
