Bus Accident Attorney in Aventura, FL

When a convenient bus ride turns into a life-altering accident, you want to know your rights. Bus crashes are often complicated, and navigating these details is challenging when you’re injured. A bus accident lawyer in Aventura from our firm can handle the details on your behalf.

Our personal injury lawyers have more than 50 years of experience with all types of accident claims. We understand your frustration and stress when someone’s negligence leaves you injured and in debt.

We’ll take on your fight like it was our own, and you pay nothing unless we win. Call Meldon Law for a free consultation.

How Meldon Law Helps Bus Accident Victims

Insurance companies want to settle cheaply and quickly. They don’t want to give you what you deserve. That’s especially true in bus accident cases, where the challenges (and the potential payouts) are much higher. Bus accident cases often involve:

• Higher Stakes: Buses are usually several times larger and heavier than passenger cars. This size disparity results in more severe injuries, which means higher medical bills. The financial losses from a bus accident could bankrupt an individual or family. It is also typically a larger settlement or award, which the insurer doesn’t want to give you.
• Complex Liability: Unlike standard car accidents, bus crashes tend to be complex. There can be several liable parties, and each has its own insurer. An attorney has the resources and experience to sort out complicated liability issues.
• More Evidence: Bus accidents generate a great deal of evidence, including “black box” data, driver’s logs, and multiple eyewitness accounts. Sorting through this evidence takes time and familiarity with interpreting the results.
• Government Entities: Bus crashes involving Miami-Dade schools or other government entities have stringent guidelines when it comes to pursuing legal action. Our Aventura attorneys are familiar with state and local laws and can help you seek compensation from municipalities or school districts.

Why Choose Meldon Law for Your Bus Accident

Since 1971, Meldon Law has put its skill, experience, and knowledge at the forefront of more than 5,000 cases. We believe in fighting for every dollar for our clients because we know the losses that accompany an accident or injury. When you or a loved one is hurt because of someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, we are here to help. What sets Meldon Law apart from other firms?

• Hundreds of millions recovered for our clients
• You pay nothing unless we win
• Free consultations
• Five decades of experience in Florida courts
• Documented client testimonials like this from Eugene G:

“I was injured when a city bus rear-ended me. What I appreciated most about this law office is that they were always on time and that they helped me with anything that I needed, including getting to see a doctor within a week’s time.”

Were you hurt in a bus accident in Aventura? Call Meldon Law for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Compensation You Can Recover for Your Pain and Loss

Bus accidents tend to leave victims with extensive injuries. You might miss weeks, if not months (or more), of work. Our attorneys assess your damages and seek compensation for:

• Medical Care: You should be covered for medical treatment, from an emergency room visit to physical therapy. We can demand compensation for medical treatment now and in the future, based on your doctor’s prognosis.
• Lost Wages: Depending on your injuries, you might be unable to work for an extended period. You can recover compensation for any wages you lost due to your injuries. You can also recover compensation if your injuries impact your ability to work in the future.
• Pain and Suffering: We know that accident victims suffer mentally as well as physically. Our goal is to obtain compensation to help you through the aftermath of the accident so that you can live the best life possible.
• Related Expenses: You may also recover compensation for modifications to your home if you lose mobility due to your injuries, property damage, transportation to and from the doctor, and other expenses.

Why Bus Accident Injuries Are More Severe

You can be seriously hurt in any type of motor vehicle accident. However, bus crashes tend to result in extensive, often life-changing injuries. Here’s why:

• Massive Size and Weight: The greater the mass, the more forceful the impact. A collision between a bus and a passenger car, pedestrian, or bicyclist can lead to expensive, catastrophic injuries.
• Lack of Restraint System: Many buses, especially city or school buses, do not have seat belts. Passengers can be thrown from their seats, increasing the chance for a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, or internal bleeding.
• Multiple Passengers: Large buses or motor coaches may carry several dozen passengers, who could collide with each other during the crash. Passengers may also stand on city buses, making them more likely to be knocked down.
• Rollover Risk: Buses have high centers of gravity, which increases the chance of a rollover. Passengers can be crushed or ejected when the bus turns over.
• Dangerous Interiors: Depending on the type of bus, there may be metal poles, benches, or handles. These unyielding surfaces increase the risk of injury when passengers collide with them.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 5,300 fatal crashes nationwide in 2021 involved a large truck or bus. Our wrongful death lawyers can help surviving family members seek compensation for a loved one’s death after a bus crash.

After a Bus Crash, Call Meldon Law

The days and weeks after a bus accident are often chaotic. Hiring a lawyer may not be top of mind, especially if you are recovering from surgery or a hospital stay. However, Florida limits the time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. You only have two years from the date of the accident, and it takes time to put a strong case together (Florida Statutes § 95.11). Call Meldon Law today for a free consultation with one of our team members. Let us fight for you.