Oklahoma City Bus Accident Lawyers

Filing a Claim After a Collision with a Bus

Due to their scale, bus accidents are often traumatic events that leave many with considerable damages. If you wish to pursue compensation for resulting medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses, please get in touch with an Oklahoma vehicle accident attorney at Maples Harrison Zeaman PLLC.

The lawyers at Maples Harrison Zeaman PLLC are not afraid of going up against large companies. In fact, some of our most successful cases have been against some of the most powerful insurance companies. To get legal representation from attorneys who have an indisputable track record of success, call (405) 705-5050. We offer free, confidential consultations.

Common Carriers and Liability

All bus systems that transport passengers, whether public or private, are known as "common carriers" in legal terms. They include public transit, charter buses, interstate travel buses, prison buses and school buses. The companies behind such common carriers are responsible for the safety of all passengers, as well as that of nearby motorists. If an employee driver's negligent actions or an oversight on part of the company lead to an accident, the company can be held liable for all resulting damages.

Common Causes of Bus Accidents

Some of the most common causes of bus accidents include the following:

• Poorly trained or inexperienced drivers
• Inadequate or poor maintenance of vehicles
• Defective bus parts
• Speeding
• Driving while intoxicated
• Adverse weather conditions
• Blind spots

In most bus accident cases, liability falls on the driver and/or the company. However, there are cases in which a third party or even multiple parties are at fault. Defendants can range from bus companies and drivers to school districts and even parts manufacturers. The complexity inherent in these cases makes hiring a highly qualified and experienced attorney essential.

Effective Trial Attorneys in OKC

Bus accident claim cases are hardly ever simple affairs. Most common carrier companies have powerful insurance companies behind them that employ any measure they can to discredit the claims of passengers and avoid paying the costs of damages, all to preserve their bottom line. In order to ensure you get the compensation you deserve, you'll need legal representation from attorneys who know how to counteract insurance company tactics.

Our OKC personal injury attorneys have many years of relevant experience and are skillful negotiators and aggressive at trial. In each and every case, we use the full extent of our capabilities to fight back against unsatisfactory settlement offers and insurance disputes. If you wish to learn more, please call our office. You may also fill out an online contact form, and we will get back to you promptly.