If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a bus accident in Central Florida, an Ocala bus accident lawyer from our legal team is here to assist you. These cases can be complex, but we know how to fight for the money you deserve.
Since opening our firm in 1979, our team of Ocala personal injury lawyers at Bogin, Munns & Munns has helped clients get justice. We can review the facts of your case and provide advice and guidance on your next steps. Let us handle your case with no upfront fees. Contact us today to learn more.
How Our Ocala Bus Accident Attorneys Determine Liability
Our Ocala bus accident attorneys understand the diverse ways that injuries can occur and the full range of injuries that can be involved. We can pursue compensation for serious and catastrophic injuries that happened when:
- You were a bus passenger
- A bus driver collided with your car
- A bus driver hit you as a pedestrian or cyclist
Finding Who Is Liable for Your Bus Crash
Ocala bus accidents could involve government-run buses, school buses, corporate buses, or private coaches.
When a bus is owned or operated by a government entity, such as a city or school system, there could be additional guidelines and earlier deadlines for you to meet. However, our attorneys are well-equipped to navigate this process and seek fair compensation if the bus belonged to:
- SunTran, which serves Ocala and Marion County
- Marion County Public Schools (MCPS)
Most other types of buses operating in Ocala are privately owned. In these cases, the private bus company is often liable. If a bus driver acts negligently and causes an accident, the employer may be vicariously liable under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior.
We Handle All Kinds of Bus Accidents in Ocala
Bogin, Munns & Munns is prepared to take all kinds of bus collision cases. When you hire our attorneys to manage your claim in Ocala or elsewhere in Marion County, you gain access to the extensive resources and experience of a full-service law firm.
We have offices throughout Central Florida, including an Ocala location. We offer free initial case consultations, and you will not incur any upfront fees. Our attorneys never ask you to pay until we have closed your case and secured compensation for you.
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Common Causes of Ocala Bus Accidents
To successfully pursue compensation, our personal injury attorneys must be able to prove that someone else was negligent. Common causes of bus crashes include:
- Distracted Driving: Whether a bus driver is talking to a passenger or looking at their phone, a moment’s inattention can be disastrous.
- Driving While Intoxicated: Using alcohol or drugs while on the job can significantly impair the driver’s ability to operate safely.
- Speeding: If a driver is trying to make up for lost time on their route, they may disregard speed limits or other traffic laws.
- Improper Hiring or Training Practices: If the bus company fails to vet employees properly or has inadequate training procedures, they may be liable for the accident.
Our bus accident lawyers can gather and analyze evidence to prove that negligence occurred. We may do so by interviewing witnesses, reviewing official documentation (such as driver logs, Ocala Police Department reports, and maintenance logs), requesting footage of the accident (such as cellphone footage from passengers, dashcam videos, or surveillance footage from nearby security cameras), and consulting with accident reconstructionists or other experts.
Compensation Our Lawyers Pursue for Injured Bus Accident Victims
Accidents can cause injuries like traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, severe lacerations, spinal cord injuries, and soft tissue damage. These injuries often result in significant impairment, whether temporary or permanent. Your injuries play a major role in the value of your case. Our attorneys strive to identify and document a comprehensive range of loss when representing an injured client.
Depending on the expenses and losses you incurred and the injuries you suffered, we could pursue compensation for:
- Medical Expenses: This may cover your medical treatment, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other related expenses.
- Lost Income: You can recover compensation for the time missed at work and diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job.
- Future Expenses: We work with experts to understand your prognosis and estimate your future care expenses.
- Property Damage: We can seek compensation to repair or replace damaged vehicles or other personal property.
- Pain and Suffering: Non-economic losses for your physical and emotional distress are recoverable in a bus accident case.
If your loved one passed away from their injuries, our Ocala wrongful death lawyers are here for you. We can help you understand how Florida’s laws work, who is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit, and who can recover compensation. These cases require us to prove liability, just like injury cases. This process can be complex, but we are dedicated to fighting for you.
Let our attorneys review the facts of your case and explain how we can assist you during your complimentary initial case consultation.
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The Importance of Hiring an Ocala Bus Accident Lawyer
Contact Bogin, Munns & Munns promptly after sustaining accident injuries in Ocala. We can begin building a case in the first hours and days after an accident. Some evidence may become more difficult or impossible to preserve as time passes, so the sooner we are informed about your accident, the better.
Additionally, you must move quickly because of the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you typically have only two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit after an accident.
Hiring our team also ensures you do not have to deal with insurance companies or other parties trying to contact you about the incident. When you hire our Ocala attorneys, we manage all communication regarding your case. You should not have to deal with:
- Requests for information
- Lowball settlement offers
- Any other calls or emails from insurers or other involved parties
We want you to focus on your treatment and avoid the stress that often comes with facing serious accident injuries while pursuing compensation.
Consult With Our Ocala Bus Injury Attorneys About Your Case Today
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we have offices throughout Central Florida. Our personal injury attorneys can provide the legal representation you deserve so you can focus on healing.
Contact us today for a complimentary consultation to discover how our Ocala bus accident lawyers can assist with your case.
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