Were you hurt in a collision caused by a careless or reckless bus driver? If so, the Clermont bus accident lawyers at Bogin, Munns & Munns are here for you. We understand that you need money to cover your medical care, lost income, and other losses, and we can go to work on your case without charging upfront fees.
A Clermont personal injury lawyer from our firm can develop a compelling, well-supported demand for fair compensation from the bus operator or another liable party. We have spent more than four decades fighting for justice for our clients. Let us help you. Contact us today for your free consultation with our team.
Our Clermont, FL, Team Builds Cases for Bus Accident Victims Like You
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we know each case is unique. That is why we make every effort to identify and prioritize our clients’ needs. First, we investigate what happened and determine who the liable parties are. Then, our Clermont bus accident lawyers manage the case and hold the company or agency accountable for:
- Causing a collision and injuring bus passengers
- Colliding with passenger cars and hurting occupants
- Striking pedestrians or cyclists with their bus
Who Is Responsible for Your Bus Crash?
Bus drivers have a serious responsibility to their passengers and to everyone else on the road. For example, all commercial vehicle drivers must carry the proper licenses, and school bus drivers must have the physical and mental capacity to handle the job. In addition, they must follow the same rules of the road as everyone else, including:
- Maintaining a safe speed based on legal speed limits and current conditions
- Obeying traffic signs and signals
- Staying alert and attentive so they can respond quickly to unexpected dangers, e.g., drivers who pass them illegally
While our legal team certainly can sue a negligent bus driver for your injuries, it is important to understand the concept of vicarious liability. When a commercial bus driver causes a crash, their employer is usually liable for any losses due to a legal doctrine called respondeat superior. The bus driver’s employer could be:
- A government agency that operates public transportation, such as LakeXpress or Lake County Schools
- A private company that operates coach buses, party buses, or shuttles
All of this could further complicate a bus accident claim, as we would have to determine who was negligent and whether or not respondeat superior applies in your situation.
How Can We Prove Negligence Caused Your Clermont Accident?
Our Clermont bus accident lawyers can identify the liable party and pursue a case against them, often settling these claims out of court with their liability insurance carrier. We build cases using evidence like:
- Police reports from the Clermont Police Department or the Florida State Patrol, depending on who responded to the crash
- Testimony from others on the bus or bystanders
- The bus company’s records concerning both the bus and the driver
- Photos or video footage from dash cams, surveillance cams, or cell phones
Do not worry about confronting the at-fault party on your own: Bogin, Munns & Munns can work with their insurance company to come to a settlement agreement or even take the liable party to trial if necessary. Call now to get started.
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Damages Our Lawyers Can Seek Based on Your Clermont Bus Crash and Injuries
When you trust our bus injury lawyers in Clermont with your claim, we develop a solid evidence file and seek maximum compensation based on your physical, mental, and financial losses. Recovering a fair settlement is vital because many bus accident victims suffer severe or catastrophic injuries that require extensive treatment, care, and rehabilitation.
We document past, ongoing, and future costs, ensuring we pursue the money necessary to cover all costs associated with treating injuries our clients did nothing to cause. The types of compensation we often seek for victims who were hurt in Clermont traffic accidents include:
- Medical treatment, care, and related costs to date
- Ongoing or future care and support for injuries
- Rehabilitation and therapies
- Lost income from missing work
- Diminished earning ability if you have long-term disabilities
- Property damage repair or replacement
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Permanent or temporary disabilities
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life or loss of independence
What if My Loved One Died in a Clermont Bus Accident?
If your loved one passed away from their bus accident injuries, our attorneys extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We know grief can overwhelm family members and leave little space to manage other concerns, such as your family’s financial health. Our Clermont wrongful death lawyers can handle your case while you focus on spending time together and figuring out a new normal.
We can build the case, file the claim, and demand maximum compensation based on the expenses and losses incurred due to your family member’s death. This includes:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Other end-of-life expenses, such as probate
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship or parental guidance
Bogin, Munns & Munns is a full-service law firm with attorneys that focus on many different areas of the law. If you suffered an injury or lost a loved one in a fatal accident, we can help. If you want assistance settling a deceased loved one’s estate, our Clermont wills, trusts, and probate attorneys are here to support you.
Trust Your Bus Accident Case to Our Clermont Injury Lawyers
If you suffered injuries in Clermont or elsewhere in Lake County, Bogin, Munns & Munns can assess your case and offer guidance from our Clermont office on North Hancock Road. You do not have to leave the city to get the legal help you deserve. Instead, you can get support from a local personal injury lawyer that:
- Responds quickly to local accidents
- Fully understands the local legal system, including which courts have jurisdiction over your case
- Believes in supporting our neighborhood and our community with innovative, comprehensive representation
- Stays in frequent communication about your case and what decisions you have to make
It is our mission to develop a tailored approach to every case so we can better serve each client. At Bogin, Munns & Munns, you can count on our team to listen to your story, determine your needs, and fight for your best interests. We represent our clients based on contingency, meaning you never need to pay us upfront fees to handle your case.
Our Attorneys Can Manage Your Clermont Bus Accident Case Start to Finish
As soon as you contact us about your crash injuries, one of our Clermont injury lawyers can take on the day-to-day management of your case, including all communication with the insurance companies, potentially liable parties, and others. If anyone tries to speak to you directly, tell them to get in touch with us and then let us know about the contact.
We will immediately begin preserving evidence, allowing us to protect and analyze material that might not be available if we started working on your case later. This could include video of the collision, eyewitness testimony, and details from the accident scene.
Once we take on your case, what do you have to do? We may ask if you have any materials (e.g., medical bills or accident scene photos) that could help us build your case. As your case progresses, we will report back to you and advise you on any legal decisions you have to make. Other than that, all you have to do is:
- Continue receiving medical care
- Spend time with loved ones
- Figure out when and how you can return to work
- Build towards a new normal
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Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights After an Accident in Clermont
There are many deadlines you might face as you prepare to seek fair compensation. For example:
- Generally, victims have two years to file an injury lawsuit, per Florida Statutes § 95.11.
- If you must file a wrongful death case, you also have two years to file, but the deadline begins on the day your loved one passed away rather than on the day of the accident. Sometimes these dates are the same, but not always.
- If you plan on filing a claim with your own no-fault insurer, they might impose their own filing deadlines.
- If the liable party is a government entity, you will have to notify the government about your claim within the deadline codified at Florida Statutes § 768.28(6). The deadline may vary depending on factors specific to your case, such as whether you are filing a personal injury or wrongful death case.
Our attorneys understand how timelines work in bus crash cases. We will ensure you meet all applicable deadlines if you hire us in time. Bogin, Munns & Munns is always willing to answer client questions about what deadlines apply to their cases and how they can meet those deadlines.
How Bus Accidents Happens in Clermont
All too many bus crashes are the result of negligence, but risk factors may differ depending on what part of the city you are in and what kind of bus you are on or near. Consider the following:
Illegal Passing of School Buses
According to a statewide survey of school bus drivers, illegal passing—that is, passenger vehicles passing school buses when they are not supposed to—are prevalent in Lake County. There were 170 such passing incidents in 2024 alone.
Illegally passing a school bus when it has stopped to pick up or drop off passengers puts children and other drivers at risk. Also, if a driver attempts to pass as a school bus is pulling back out onto the road, one or both vehicles may lose control as they try to swerve out of the way.
If the victim of such an accident chose to sue, the other driver, not the bus driver, would be the target of our legal action.
Bus Crashes May Be More Likely at Certain Times of Day
According to the same school bus driver survey, most illegal passing incidents occurred in the afternoon and in the morning, when these buses are taking children to and from school. With so many school buses on the road, traffic gets heavier, and drivers of all types of vehicles may get impatient.
These factors could increase the risk of a school bus accident, especially in areas where there are multiple schools, like in certain areas on Highway 27 or around Center Lake.
Bus Stops Along State Route 50
LakeXpress has numerous stops along this highway, so their buses will be speeding up, slowing down, and stopping in the area throughout the day. If the drivers of these buses fail to make these stops safely, or if another factor (e.g., potholes or negligent car drivers) causes a dangerous condition, an accident could easily occur.
As Clermont-based attorneys, Bogin, Munns & Munns understands the unique local conditions that can lead to bus accidents. No matter how cautious you are, there is sometimes no way to prevent a collision. We also know how to protect the rights of accident victims. Let us stand up for you and your family by taking legal action against any and all negligent parties while you focus on recuperating.
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