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Were you or a family member injured in a car accident involving a bus in Dallas, TX? You could be left with serious injuries. An experienced Dallas bus accident lawyer at Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Contact our law offices at (214) 855-1420 to schedule a free consultation today.
Our lawyer has more than 25 years of experience protecting injured clients like you. We’ve helped countless clients secure the meaningful financial compensation they deserve for personal injury cases including Dallas car accidents, truck accidents, Dallas motorcycle accidents, slip and fall cases, premises liability cases, and more.
Suing a bus company or public transportation agency can be a complex process. These cases often involve multiple defendants and multiple injured parties. Unfortunately, you may be facing off against a commercial insurance company that will fight tooth and nail to pay less than you deserve.
Our Dallas personal injury lawyer is up to the challenge. We handle tough cases like yours on a daily basis. We know how to protect you.
Hiring us means you’ll gain an advocate who will:
Handling a complex legal battle can be extremely difficult if you’re injured. Our Dallas personal injury lawyer is here to handle the heavy lifting. Just give us a call to learn more today.
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The public transportation system in Dallas provides a critical option for getting around town. We trust bus drivers and bus companies to operate safely.
Unfortunately, bus accidents aren’t at all uncommon in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 3,737 bus accidents occurred across the State of Texas in 2021. A total number of 1,187 accidents involved school buses, specifically. Over 80% of all bus crashes reported statewide occurred in urban areas like Dallas.
Motor vehicle accidents involving large buses have the potential to be devastating. In 2021, 21 fatal bus accidents were reported. At least 88 crashes resulted in serious injuries. Another 302 bus accidents were classified as “minor” injury crashes.
At Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of bus accident cases, including those involving:
Are you wondering where to turn for help after a bus accident? Our lawyer in Dallas is here to fight for the fair compensation you need. To learn more about your legal options, call for a free case review today.
The following are some factors that can impact the value of your personal injury claim:
Many other variables can impact your case value. Our lawyers can offer a more detailed estimate during a free case evaluation.
If you were injured our lawyers will help you seek compensation for:
Punitive damages may also be available, which are awarded solely to punish the defendant for shocking or intentional acts. As such, these damages are rare. However, they may be available, for example, if the bus driver operated the vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Unless you were a bus passenger, it’s possible that someone might try to blame you for causing the accident. Insurance companies have an incentive to shift blame to the victim.
Blame is allocated between all parties who contribute to the cause of an accident. Under the modified comparative negligence laws that apply in Texas, victims lose their right to compensation once their share of fault reaches 51%. Otherwise, your settlement or verdict is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Buses are generally safe. However, they are large, heavy, and more difficult to drive than passenger vehicles. Further, many buses are not equipped with seat belts–meaning that the injuries sustained in a bus accident can be much more severe than your ordinary auto accident injuries.
At Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers, we often handle bus accident cases where victims have suffered:
You deserve to be fairly compensated for all of your injuries. After an accident, contact our law firm in Dallas to speak with our experienced lawyers.
Even though Texas bus drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license, most bus accidents are caused by driver error. In other words, they occur because of negligence.
More specifically, some of the most common causes of bus accidents include:
Being involved in an accident can be traumatic. It can be particularly tough to know what caused your accident if you were a bus passenger. Our team can help you determine the cause of your accident. Once we have that information, we’ll fight to hold every negligent party accountable.
Our team is always available to discuss your case. To learn more about our legal services and this area of law, call our Dallas bus accident attorney for a free case evaluation today.
Proving negligence means offering proof about:
As common carriers, bus drivers in Texas are held to a higher standard of care than most other drivers. That doesn’t mean you won’t face complications in recovering compensation. Multiple parties may be responsible for paying your compensation. It’s likely that those parties won’t even be at the scene of the crash.
Examples of the parties who may be responsible for your damages include:
Bus companies conduct their own investigations after an accident. Our lawyers are here to conduct an investigation on your behalf. We’ll search for any evidence that can help prove your case. All you have to do is contact us today to get started.
Under the statute of limitations in Texas, injured parties have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. The two-year period starts to run on the date of the accident.
That said, you must take legal action much sooner if the DART city bus system is a defendant in your case. Under Texas law, you must file a notice of your intent to sue within six months of the accident.
The bottom line is that you should not wait to speak to a lawyer. As soon as you can, contact our lawyers for a free consultation. We’ll take steps to protect your right to compensation immediately.
Do you have questions about your legal options after a bus accident in Dallas? Contact Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation today. With an experienced Dallas bus accident attorney in your corner, you greatly improve your chances of securing a meaningful financial recovery.
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