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Ruston Bus Accident Attorneys

A bus accident can claim a person’s health, finances, and sometimes even the life of a loved one in the most severe collisions. These heavy vehicles can inflict incredibly hazardous damage when driven by a negligent driver or when the negligence of a third party causes the crash.

Many different causes may be the reason for your bus crash injuries. Still, all of these deserve the proper investigation and pursuit of financial compensation available through a dedicated Ruston injury attorney’s assistance. A Ruston bus accident lawyer can assist you with your case and fight to hold the at-fault parties accountable for the harm they caused you and your loved ones.

Determining Liability in Bus Crashes

Determining who’s financially responsible for your injuries is an essential part of any successful injury claim. Any bus accident may be due to someone’s negligence, whether the driver’s, employer’s, or another entity’s. Figuring out the individual or multiple defendants who may owe damages to you after a bus wreck requires experience and training possessed by a knowledgeable attorney in Ruston.

Many different parties may be responsible for your injuries. These can include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

  • Bus driver
  • Bus driver’s employer through vicarious liability
  • Owner of the bus, either a private company or governmental entity
  • Another motor vehicle driver
  • A pedestrian or bicyclist
  • Manufacturer of a defective product in the bus
  • A company responsible for maintaining the bus

These parties are some of the typical defendants in bus accident claims, but they aren’t the only parties that may be responsible. Determining liability is essential, but it isn’t an issue you have to figure out on your own.

Proving Negligence in a Ruston Bus Wreck

Louisiana Civil Code 2315sets the state’s negligence laws in bus crash claims. Proving a party’s negligence or the negligence of multiple defendants is required for a claim to succeed. To prove negligence, you and your local attorney must show:

  • The defendant owed a legal duty of care to you.
  • The defendant breached that legal duty.
  • The defendant caused the accident due to negligence.
  • The accident resulted in compensable injuries.

Proving these essential elements is key to any successful bus collision claim under a personal injury legal theory. Most cases require this type of proof and substantial evidence to support the plaintiff’s legal allegations related to the fault.

With the assistance of a competent Ruston attorney, your legal rights can be better protected as you fight to prove negligence in your bus accident claim.

Implications of Common Carrier Status

A bus company that transports passengers for hire is considered a common carrier. This legal designation imparts a higher legal standard for bus drivers and companies than an ordinary negligence standard. This heightened standard can be of great assistance in proving your case.

Determining whether a bus accident involving a common carrier is best left to an attorney familiar with this aspect of the law.

Consult a Ruston Bus Accident Attorney Right Away

A bus accident can leave you gravely injured and dealing with the immense pressure associated with your injuries. The costs of your treatment and lost work may also be devastating to your financial health while attempting to recover your physical and mental health.

Filing a personal injury claim can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact an experienced Ruston injury lawyer today to get started.

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