The number of people injured in bus accidents has increased in recent years. Because passengers almost always travel without seatbelts or any other type of restraint to protect them in an accident, bus crashes often result in serious injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain trauma, and even death. The bus accident lawyers at The Cochran Firm Cincinnati know only too well how difficult it can be to recover physically, financially, and emotionally from a bus crash. If you or someone you love was injured in a bus accident due to another’s negligence, you deserve compensation from those responsible so you and your family can get on with life. To ensure you receive the justice you and your family deserve, it is vital to retain a skilled and aggressive bus accident attorney as soon as possible, so that your legal rights are protected.
At The Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our bus accident lawyers work every day to provide all of our clients with a level of service that honors the high standard of excellence established by our founder, Johnnie Cochran. If you’ve been injured in a collision involving a bus, you can be assured that our personal injury lawyers will be with you every step of the way to make certain you are fairly and fully compensated for your injuries. To learn more about all of the ways The Cochran Firm can help you and your family get your lives back on track after your bus accident, please contact us for a free, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case today.
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.
