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.
Bus accident litigation is vastly different from a standard car accident lawsuit. Liability often depends heavily on the type of vehicle involved and who owns it. Our legal team is equipped to handle claims involving:
Buses are involved in roughly 9,000 accidents each year in the U.S., injuring approximately 12,000 people and killing 330 annually. As common carriers, bus companies and drivers owe passengers the highest standard of care under Ohio law, and are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which mandate rigorous driver training and regular vehicle inspections.
Negligence often plays a role in catastrophic bus accidents. Common causes of bus crashes include:
Many bus accidents involve governmental entities, which adds significant legal complexity to these claims. At The Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our bus accident attorneys have the resources and experience to take on corporations and government agencies alike. We will fight to maximize your recovery.
Because buses lack seatbelts and airbags for passengers, the physical impact of a crash is often severe. Victims frequently endure long roads to recovery. Our firm helps clients seek compensation for severe trauma, including:
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 fault in a commercial crash is highly complex. Depending on the evidence, liable parties may include the bus driver for direct negligence, the private bus company for poor maintenance or negligent hiring, a government transit authority if it was a city bus, or the manufacturer if a defective bus part caused the failure. If another motorist caused the bus to crash, that driver could also be held responsible.
If your injury involved a public entity, such as a city-operated Metro bus or a public school bus, you do not have the standard two years to take action. Claims against government agencies often require a formal "Notice of Claim" to be filed within a matter of months, sometimes as few as 180 days. Missing this strict deadline can permanently bar you from recovering compensation.
Your immediate priority is seeking medical attention, even if you feel uninjured, as adrenaline can mask severe trauma. If you are able, document the scene by taking photos of the vehicles and gathering contact information from other passengers and witnesses. Most importantly, never provide a recorded statement to the bus company’s insurance adjusters or sign any settlement offers before consulting with an experienced attorney.
There is no standard settlement amount, as every case is entirely unique. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the total cost of your current and future medical care, lost earning capacity, and the degree of negligence involved. Cases involving permanent disability or wrongful death typically result in significantly higher compensation.
There are zero upfront costs to retain our legal services. We handle all personal injury and commercial transit cases on a contingency fee basis. Our firm covers the expense of investigating the crash, hiring accident reconstruction experts, and litigating your claim. We only receive payment if we successfully recover a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
