Motor Vehicle Accidents
Types & Causes of Bus Accidents & Injuries
These are just a partial list of the more common types of bus accidents and causes of injuries:
- Driver Negligence / Inexperience
- DUI / Reckless Driving
- Defective Equipment
- Dangerous Roadways
- Poor Weather Conditions
- Improper Maintenance
- Sudden Stops / Closing Doors
- Bad Drop Off Points
What To Do When In a Bus Accident in South Florida:
- Document, Document, Document
- Write down your account of the accident
- Make a report with the driver
- Take the driver’s name, route/bus #
- Keep a journal from the day of the incident onward of any abnormal feeling about your body
- Take photos of any property damage and any visible signs of injury
- Take witness contact information
- Have witnesses take detailed account
- The more detail you have the easier it is for us to assess your case
- Insurance companies tend to focus on profit, which is why an attorney is helpful in ensuring you are properly compensated