Virginia Lawyers Representing Those Injured in a Bus Accident
Bus accident cases are difficult for some attorneys to handle because there are complex laws surrounding the extent to which the law can hold the company responsible. Navigating these laws can be time consuming. We can help you find the answers you need quickly and efficiently.
At Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi, PLLC, we have been representing clients in Fairfax County and all of Northern Virginia for more than 20 years. We have a history of successful cases regarding both personal injury and wrongful death cases. Contact us for an initial consultation regarding your bus accident injuries.
Buses are considered common carriers in Virginia. This means that city, county, charter and commercial buses owe a high standard of care for the passengers riding on them. If one of their employees is negligent or the bus is in ill repair, and there is a bus accident, then the company may be liable for that person’s actions. The passengers may have the right to seek compensation for their injuries following the bus accident.
Bus passengers are not offered some of the same physical protections on a bus as they are in a car, such as seat belts and airbags. Injuries people suffer as a result of a bus accident can be more severe than car accident injuries. These injuries may include:
- Brain injury
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Amputations
- Soft tissue whiplash
School bus accidents are especially common. Children in school bus accidents are more likely to suffer serious injuries. This is because school buses often lack up-to- date safety features that city buses may have including anti-lock brakes. If you lost a loved one in any type of bus accident, you may be able to bring a wrongful death case against the parties responsible.
We Work For Full Compensation Recovery For All Types of Clients
Even if you are a pedestrian, bicyclist, or fellow driver, if you are involved in a bus accident, you may be able to hold the bus company liable for your injuries. The Virginia personal injury attorneys at Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi have the experience you need to be successful in your bus accident case. Contact our personal injury law offices today for a free initial consultation.
Call our Virginia law offices today at 800-592-5462
