New Port Richey GOPASCO Accident Attorney
GoPasco’s green buses are a common sight in New Richey and around Pasco County. Anyone riding one of these buses can suffer injuries when it crashes or is run off the road. Furthermore, other motorists can end up in the hospital after a GoPasco bus crashes into them. Call Wendy Doyle-Palumbo today. You need accurate information regarding your legal rights, as well as which remedies are available. In a free consultation, our New Port Richey GOPASCO accident attorney can discuss what you remember and then sketch out your legal options.
Seeking Compensation is Harder than You Think
The first step in any bus accident is determining liability. As with all motor vehicle cases, memories can differ. The bus driver might be convinced another motorist cut her off or made a dangerous maneuver and caused the accident. Conversely, other drivers on the road are 100% convinced the bus driver is at fault.
Injured victims need evidence to show what happened and who is to blame. The most common defendants in these accidents are:
- The bus driver. A negligent bus driver might become distracted by their phone or passengers and forget to yield or even drift into oncoming traffic. Other bus drivers are fatigued and make a mistake behind the wheel.
- Another motorist on the road. A different driver could cause the crash by tailgating, cutting off a bus, or weaving into traffic.
- Bus manufacturer. It’s possible in a small number of cases that a mechanical defect on the bus led to its accident. Injured victims might have a legal claim against the manufacturer of the bus or the defective part.
If you were a GoPasco passenger, you might have a legal claim against the public transit agency or a driver who caused the collision. The identity of the defendant matters considerably.
For example, if a driver is at fault, then you submit a claim on their insurance (if they have it). Otherwise, you might need to sue them personally. Either way, injured victims might not receive full compensation, especially if dozens of bus passengers are hurt. Individual drivers only have so much money to pay out settlements.
If the agency is to blame, then you need to follow strict procedures for submitting a claim. The government and its agencies enjoy immunity from most lawsuits, although the state has made narrow exceptions. To fit into an exception, you should work with an experienced lawyer. Our firm has the knowledge you need to make a claim on the state or transportation agency for failing to act with care.
Schedule Your Consultation with Our Law Firm
Anyone hurt in a crash with a GoPasco bus should reach out to our dedicated team of professionals. We have negotiated financial settlements to cover many damages associated with bus accidents, including the cost of medical care and lost income. You should not have to shoulder the financial burden of an accident if you are not to blame.
Reach out to Wendy Doyle-Palumbo today. She is a New Port Richey GOPASCO accident lawyer who is eager to help.