Whether you were riding a CAT (Chatham Area Transit) bus, hit by a tour or charter bus near Bay Street, or your child was involved in a school bus crash on Victory Drive, bus accidents can cause serious injuries, and complex legal challenges.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent passengers, pedestrians, drivers, and families injured in bus accidents throughout Savannah, Pooler, Garden City, and Chatham County. We help you pursue the full compensation you need while handling the legal process from start to finish.
Who’s Liable in a Bus Accident?
Bus accident claims often involve multiple responsible parties, and the process varies depending on whether the bus is publicly or privately owned.
Potentially liable parties include:
- The bus driver
- A public transportation agency (like CAT)
- A school district or private school
- A charter or tour bus company
- Bus maintenance providers
- Other drivers involved in the crash
We investigate thoroughly to identify every liable party and insurance policy involved.
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
Bus crashes often happen due to preventable mistakes and safety failures.
Common causes include:
- Driver fatigue or distraction
- Speeding or unsafe turns
- Driving under the influence
- Poor bus maintenance or mechanical failure
- Inadequate driver training
- Overcrowding or lack of supervision
- Dangerous road conditions or poor signage
We gather bus logs, maintenance records, crash reports, and witness statements to prove fault and build a strong case.
Injuries Caused by Bus Crashes
Due to their size and lack of seatbelts, buses often leave passengers and pedestrians with serious injuries in a crash.
We represent victims suffering from:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and crush injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Lacerations and soft tissue damage
- Wrongful death (for fatal bus crashes)
We work with medical experts and care planners to ensure your recovery needs are fully documented and compensated.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were injured in a bus crash, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Emergency medical care and hospital bills
- Surgeries, rehab, and long-term care
- Lost income and reduced future earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Funeral and burial expenses (in fatal crashes)
We don’t settle for quick payouts we fight for the full value of your claim.
What Makes Bus Accident Cases Complex?
Bus accident cases can involve government liability, short deadlines, and multiple insurers. If your crash involved a city or school bus, you may need to file a special notice within a limited time.
At Ted Law Firm, we know how to:
- Preserve critical evidence early
- Meet filing deadlines and notice requirements
- Navigate claims against public agencies and private companies
- Take your case to trial if needed
Talk to a Savannah Bus Accident Lawyer Today
Bus accidents are serious, and so is your right to fair compensation. Let us help you take action, get answers, and recover financially. At Ted Law Firm, we care about your healing and your future. We proudly help people in Atlanta: Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Warner Robins, and all of Georgia! We advocate for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
