New Port Richey Bus Accident Lawyer

Who Is Liable for New Port Richey Bus Accidents? 

Various parties may be liable for your New Port Richey bus accidents. Common culprits include: 

• Bus driver: A bus driver who is speeding, driving while intoxicated, or blatantly disregarding the rules of the road may be found liable for your accident. 

• Third-party driver, cyclist, or pedestrian: If the reckless actions of another motor vehicle, motorcycle, or even pedestrian on the street has directly caused the bus accident, their failure to provide a direct standard of care to their fellow drivers is a reason to be found liable in court. 

• Government agency: Florida allows their government agencies to be found liable. If this is the case, however, it is important to note you will have to notify the agency of your intention to file before you can start your claim.
• Bus manufacturer: Sometimes, there’s nothing the driver or surrounding cars can do. If the bus breaks down due to a manufacturing malfunction, your attorney can help you establish liability and file a claim against them for damages. 

No matter who’s liable for the accident, it’s important to file a claim as quickly as possible. Florida’s statute of limitations prohibits you from filing a claim after two years from the date of the accident. Call our bus accident attorneys in New Port Richey, Florida to get started with your case. 

How a New Port Richey Bus Accident Lawyer Can Help

Navigating the aftermath of a serious accident can feel overwhelming, and you may not even know where to begin. With the help of a bus accident attorney, you can focus on recovery while they get to work on the following:

Gather Evidence

To prove negligence and establish liability, you must have gathered evidence. The shock of being in an accident generally prohibits you from gathering photographic and video evidence from the scene of the accident. That's not a big deal when you have an attorney on your side. 

Your personal injury lawyer will launch a full investigation into the accident, collecting time-sensitive evidence to build your case on the way. Examples of evidence that can help demonstrate you were a victim of breached care include eyewitness testimony, traffic camera footage, expert testimony, police reports, and medical records. 

Establish Liability

Liability is established by identifying a negligent party. Negligence is defined as the act of recklessly breaching an owed standard of care. For example, if your bus driver fails to deliver you safely from Point A to Point B because they have been drinking, this is considered negligent behavior. 

When that behavior directly results in your injury, your attorney will use the gathered evidence to prove they are liable. 

Fight for Appropriate Compensation

You are able to file a claim without an accident attorney, but it will likely result in a small settlement and stacks of unpaid bills. Additionally, when you file a claim alone, insurers will not offer noneconomic damages for your pain and suffering. When you have an award-winning attorney from McPherson & Thomas, P.A. on your side, you have someone ready to fight for the compensation you so rightfully deserve. 

This includes economic damages, like medical bills, rehabilitative therapy, the cost of prescription medications, and lost wages due to missed work. It also includes non-economic damages, which are your intangible losses, like loss of quality of life, increased stress and anxiety, and PTSD. 

Injured in a Bus Accident? A Dedicated New Port Richey Bus Accident Attorney Can Help Today

McPherson & Thomas, P.A. has spent years helping members of the New Port Richey community get the compensation they deserve after being injured in motor vehicle accidents they did not cause. We do so with a people-first mentality, meaning we are there every step of the process, from the initial consultation to the final settlement. 

To speak to a bus accident lawyer today and discuss the best legal path for your specific case, please call (727) 848-8892 or fill out a contact form. All initial consultations are completely free, and we don’t see a penny unless we win.