Charleston Bus Accident Lawyer

Bus accident injuries tend to be severe due to the size and speed of the vehicle, in addition to the number of passengers. Passenger often suffer serious injuries to spinal cord damage. Other injuries prove fatal. Whiplash and broken bones are considered minor by comparison.

If you or someone you loved has suffered injury or death, contact an attorney experienced in bus accident cases as soon as possible. The Clore Law Group offers free consultations and works on a contingency basis. This means the lawyers only earn their fees when they win the case. There are countless causes of bus accidents, but they are rarely the personal injury victim’s fault. These factors can range from negligent driving, an dangerous bus environment, damaged streets and roads, improper bus maintenance, broken bus components, dangerous weather and driving conditions.

Bus Accident Damages and Liability

Personal injury victims may be able to recover financial damages should they suffer injuries as a passenger, bus operator, pedestrian, or operator of a another car or truck involved in a bus accident. Bus accident law suits may be against both public or private companies. The injury lawyers at the Clore Law Group are experienced in bus crashes and understand the duty of care bus drivers owe you. Bus drivers operate as common carriers, so your claim can be valid against either a private or public entity responsible for your injury.

Knowing all the parties who can be held liable is a skill developed over year of personal injury practice. There are many crucial differences in prevailing  against public or private bus entities. Public bus entities are often protected by different negligence standards because of the government’s interest in immunity from private suits. That being said, approximately 40% of school bus drivers are contract by a private company and not employees of the government. Essentially you have a private company operating a government owned vehicle. This is an example of the complexity of bus accident law suits.

Bus Accident Law Suits in South Carolina

Knowing who is at fault is imperative to the victims of bus accidents. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a bus accident, call the Clore Law Group today.