Bus Accidents

Georgia Bus and Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Bus accidents can have devastating results for their victims. Buses are large vehicles, often carrying numerous passengers. They have the potential to do a large amount of damage to many people at once. The companies that own these vehicles and use them for commercial purposes have a responsibility to ensure that passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers are not exposed to undue risk. 

If you or loved one has been the victim of an Atlanta bus accident, contact our firm today. Our bus accident lawyers are proud to assist injured persons throughout the state seeking justice and compensation for their injuries.

Georgia Bus Accident Liability

If a bus accident occurs, it could be due to a number of reasons. Buses need to be regularly maintained to function properly. Brake problems are not uncommon with these heavy vehicles, and they can sometimes fall out of adjustment. If equipment failure occurs, it could be due to the negligence of multiple parties involved in a commercial vehicle accident.

Additionally, bus drivers who operate this equipment while fatigued or under the influence put others at risk. Bus companies are responsible for hiring competent drivers and ensuring that they are not overworked. If a worker’s logbook does not line up with the hours the bus company has logged, there may have been forgery to cover up an illegal skirting of government regulations. If the company was negligent in having the worker drive the vehicle that caused the accident, there may be grounds for a lawsuit.

Bus Accident Lawsuits

The controlling entity of a bus that causes a car accident may be a company or a government agency. These organizations often employ legal teams to prevent consumers from prevailing in lawsuits against them when they are negligent. Anyone injured by a bus in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia would be wise to hire a law firm with the experience and extensive resources to take on these organizations.

A bus accident lawsuit could recover compensation for victims’ medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Morgan & Morgan, we pursue maximum compensation for our clients by identifying negligent parties, investigating the accident, producing evidence, and pursuing legal action. We can deal with the insurance companies and the lawyers employed by the other side. We will fight for your rights.

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