Bus Accident

Buses are large, heavy, and often overcrowded — and passengers have no seatbelts or protection. Whether the crash involved a city bus, school bus, private charter, airport shuttle, or tour bus, victims often face serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and aggressive insurance companies trying to avoid responsibility.

Finman Law Group steps in immediately to protect your rights, secure medical treatment, and fight for the full compensation you deserve. Bus companies, school districts, and government agencies have powerful legal teams. You need a law firm that knows how to beat them.

Types of Bus Accident Cases We Handle

1. City & Public Transit Bus Accidents

• MiamiDade Transit
• Broward County Transit
• Palm Tran
• VIA Metropolitan Transit
• DART
• METRO Houston
• Austin CapMetro

2. School Bus Accidents

• Public school buses
• Private school buses
• Daycare transportation
• Special needs transportation

3. Private & Charter Bus Accidents

• Greyhound
• Megabus
• FlixBus
• Tour buses
• Casino buses
• Church buses

4. Airport & Hotel Shuttle Accidents

• Airport transportation vans
• Hotel shuttles
• Resort buses

5. Pedestrians & Cyclists Hit by Buses

Often catastrophic due to bus size and blind spots.

6. Bus Passenger Injuries Not Caused by a Crash

• Sudden stops
• Falls inside the bus
• Driver negligence
• Unsafe conditions

If a bus caused your injury, we pursue compensation.

Common Causes of Bus Accidents

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue
• Poor training
• Mechanical failures
• Improper maintenance
• Overloaded buses
• Blind spot collisions
• Unsafe lane changes
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Negligent hiring

We investigate aggressively to prove liability.

Common Injuries in Bus Accidents

Bus accidents often cause severe injuries:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Herniated discs
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations
• Crush injuries
• Shoulder and knee injuries
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death

We make sure every injury is documented, treated, and fully compensated.

Why Bus Accident Cases Are So Complicated

Bus accidents involve multiple layers of responsibility:

• Bus driver
• Bus company
• School district
• Government agency
• Maintenance contractors
• Vehicle manufacturers
• Other drivers

Each one tries to blame the others.
Each one has its own insurance policy.
Each one tries to avoid paying.

Finman Law Group identifies every responsible party and pursues every available source of compensation.

How Finman Law Group Fights Bus Accident Cases

1. We Take Over Immediately

You never speak to the bus company, school district, or insurer again.

2. We Get You Medical Treatment

Even if you don’t have health insurance.

3. We Investigate the Crash

We gather:

• Surveillance footage
• Black box data
• Driver logs
• Maintenance records
• Witness statements
• Police reports
• Bus company safety records
• Photos and videos of the scene

4. We Prove Negligence

We show:

• Driver error
• Poor training
• Mechanical failures
• Unsafe conditions
• Violations of safety regulations

5. We Build a Medical & Financial Case

We document:

• Injuries
• Treatment
• Future medical needs
• Lost wages
• Pain & suffering
• Longterm disability

6. We Negotiate Aggressively

Bus companies fight hard — we fight harder.

7. We Litigate When Necessary

If they refuse to pay, we take them to court.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

• Bus driver
• Bus company
• School district
• Government transit agency
• Maintenance company
• Vehicle manufacturer
• Thirdparty drivers
• Tour operators
• Hotels or airports (for shuttle cases)

More defendants = more insurance coverage = higher compensation.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

• Medical bills
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain & suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Scarring & disfigurement
• Wrongful death damages

We pursue every dollar available.

What To Do After a Bus Accident

1. Get medical attention immediately

Even if injuries seem minor.

2. Take photos and videos

Bus, scene, injuries, surroundings.

3. Get witness information

Passengers, pedestrians, drivers.

4. Don’t talk to the bus company or insurer

They will try to blame you.

5. Call Finman Law Group at 786-786-9633

We take over immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay anything upfront

No. You pay nothing unless we win.

What if I was a passenger

You are almost never at fault.

What if the bus was operated by the city

We handle government claims.

What if my child was hurt on a school bus

We investigate immediately.

How long do I have to file a claim

Florida and Texas have strict deadlines — call immediately.

Why Bus Accident Victims Choose Finman Law Group

• Aggressive representation
• Deep experience in bus and transit injury cases
• No upfront fees
• Immediate medical treatment access
• We don’t settle cheap — we fight for full value

Injured in a Bus Accident? Protect Your Health. Protect Your Rights. Protect Your Future.
‍Call 786-786-9633
Finman Law Group fights for bus accident victims.