New Orleans Bus Accident Attorneys

Common Causes of Bus Accidents

Fatigued or Distracted Driving

If a driver causes a crash because they were texting, drowsy, or violating federal rest regulations, both the driver and the parent company may be liable.

Improper Vehicle Maintenance

If a transit company ignores worn brake pads or bald tires to save money and a blowout causes a wreck, the corporate operator can be held responsible.

Negligent Hiring & Training

If a company hires a driver with a history of DWIs or fails to train them on safely navigating narrow city streets, we can pursue a claim for negligent practices.

Defective Bus Components

If a steering column locks or a tire is inherently defective, we can pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

Navigating Bus Accident Claims Involving the RTA

Suing a public government entity like the RTA is drastically different from suing a private company. Claims against public agencies are subject to unique administrative hurdles, shorter notification deadlines, and sovereign immunity rules. Additionally, general damages are capped at $500,000 when suing a public entity.

Navigating this red tape is incredibly complex and easy to get wrong. Our attorneys understand the statutes governing public transit claims to handle complicated paperwork, protect your filing deadlines, and pursue the maximum compensation available under the law.

Proving Liability in a Bus Accident Claim

To successfully recover compensation after a bus crash, the injured party (plaintiff) is responsible for establishing liability by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning it is more likely than not that the defendant caused the plaintiff's injuries. 

To win, you must prove four core elements:

1. Duty of care. The bus driver or transit company (defendant) owed you a duty of care, which is the “highest degree of care” for commercial carriers.
2. Breach of duty. The defendant breached that duty through negligence, such as speeding or skipping a maintenance check.
3. Causation. The defendant’s breach directly caused the bus accident and resulting injuries to occur.
4. Damages. You suffered actual, measurable harm as a result of the crash, such as medical bills or lost wages.

Our lawyers can gather the evidence needed to satisfy each of these legal elements and build an undeniable timeline that clearly links the negligence to your injuries.

How We Expose Corporate Negligence in Bus Crashes

After a bus crash, many transportation companies deploy rapid response teams in hopes of controlling the narrative, minimizing financial exposure, and shifting the blame away from themselves. You need an aggressive advocate who knows how to fight back. 

Our attorneys act quickly to preserve vital evidence and uncover the truth by subpoenaing onboard dashcam footage, interior passenger cameras, driver electronic logging devices (ELDs), and corporate maintenance logs. 

When you’re facing an expensive recovery, don’t face corporate giants alone. By building a trial-ready case from the outset, we negotiate from a position of strength and force corporate transit companies to take your injuries seriously.