Bus Accidents
Florida Bus Accident Lawyers
Were you involved in a bus accident that changed your life? We’re here to help with the aftermath of bus accidents in Tampa Bay and the surrounding area, whether a commercial, city or private bus is involved.
If you’ve been injured in a bus accident, you’re not alone. Because so many serious accidents involving a bus have occurred on the streets of America’s cities and towns, the U.S. Department of Transportation tracks them as a special category with heavy trucks and semis through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
About 25,000 to 35,000 people are injured in bus accidents every year in the United States. Florida has a higher rate of injury and death than many other states due to our thriving tourism industry and the growth of public transit in our state.
Fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses have increased by 42% since 2009. Serious injuries are also on the rise, with the number of bus accident injury crashes increasing by 62% between 2009 and 2015 and another 4% since then. Intercity buses account for 13% of all bus crashes, school buses account for 40% and transit buses account for 35%.
When you suffer injuries and other damages from a bus-related crash, you need legal representation from an injury attorney who understands this specific area of the law. Kemp Law is your legal partner during this challenging time. We have experienced bus accident attorneys who will fight for the resources you need to heal and recover.
You Deserve a Great Team
Our clients say it best: when you deserve results, you hire Kemp Law. Especially for motor vehicle accident cases in the Tampa Bay area, we secure big-dollar results for our clients – settlements in the millions.
You Deserve Kemp Law – Tampa Bay Bus Accident Lawyers
A bus accident can cause serious, life-altering consequences: physical injuries, property damage, financial loss and even job loss due to missing work while recovering. You also may suffer emotional scars from the trauma of the accident.
At the law offices of Kemp Law, we understand the wide-ranging impacts of injuries sustained from bus accidents on Floridians living in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties. That’s why we are so dedicated to fighting for the resources you need to recover and ensuring those responsible are held liable so you can put the pieces of your life back together.
Negotiating with insurance companies can get complicated after a bus accident. You could be pressured by the bus company’s insurance provider, a city lawyer or even your own insurance agency. Medical expenses can be ongoing. Don’t commit to anything until you hire your own personal Tampa Bay bus accident lawyer.
We have fought and beat nearly every insurance company around, and we’ve earned our clients millions of dollars along the way. Our attorneys are distinctly trained to go up against any insurance company after a bus accident, attaining the national honor of joining the elite Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. If you live in the Tamps Bay region, you can expect results from Kemp Law. When you are our client, our focus is on your needs and your future. We are dedicated to excellent customer service and will keep you updated about your case every step of the way.
We’re here for you after your Tampa Bay bus accident. Call us, text us and reach out to us today to navigate the road ahead.
FAQs
you deserve answers
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
