Kruger & Hodges‘ bus accident lawyers in Hamilton, Ohio represent the interests of individuals who have been hurt either on a public or private bus. The Butler Country Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is the public transportation system in Hamilton, Ohio. If you have been injured while riding the bus due to a bus accident, were hurt as a bus rider due to a slip and fall on Butler County Regional Transit Authority property or buses, or were injured as a pedestrian, bike rider, or driver in a bus accident, you may have the right to seek damages for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the BCRTA. However, the process of pursuing a lawsuit against the bus system can sometimes be complex. When the bus is run by the government, laws for pursuing a claim against a government entity can be quite involved. When pursuing a claim against the government, specific procedures for filing a claim may need to be followed. If you’ve been hurt in a bus accident involving BCRTA, contact Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law, bus accident lawyers who can review your claim, and provide you with a clear roadmap forward. You may only have a limited amount of time to pursue a claim if you’ve been hurt in a bus accident involving Hamilton’s public transit system. Consider speaking to a bus accident law firm in Hamilton, Ohio today. Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law is a bus accident law firm in Hamilton, Ohio that may be able to assist you with your claim.
Hurt by a Butler Country Regional Transit Authority Bus or School Bus?
Bus accident claims against government agencies can be quite complex and may involve multiple stakeholders. For example, if you were hurt while riding a Butler County Regional Transit Authority Bus, you may need to follow the process for filing a claim against a government entity. If the school bus was a public bus, you may also need to follow this formal process. You and your family may need to file your claim through the Court of Claims. If you have questions about filing a claim if you were hurt while riding the public bus system in Hamilton or if you were hurt in a car accident or crash involving a public bus, reach out to Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law, a bus accident law firm in Hamilton, Ohio today.
Commercial Bus Accident Claims in Hamilton, Ohio
If you were hurt in an accident involving a private bus in Hamilton, Ohio, you and your family may have the right to seek damages from the bus driver, the bus company, and insurers. Commercial bus companies and drivers are required to hold high-limit insurance policies that can pay for medical expenses, and other losses in the event of an accident. However, not all victims and families are familiar with the insurance claim process. While insurance companies have a responsibility to pay you for damages, sometimes these companies use estimates and formulas that can underestimate your losses. Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law is a bus accident law firm in Hamilton, Ohio that may be able to help you. Our bus accident attorneys can estimate the value of your losses and pursue insurance companies for the amount you may be entitled to receive. Our firm can gather together evidence and present it to insurance companies to support your claim. We can also negotiate with multiple stakeholders and hold them responsible. Insurance companies may be responsible for paying for your losses, but bus companies may also be held accountable if their actions led to your accident. The higher a claim is and the more serious your injuries, the more evidence you may need to provide to insurance companies to support your claim and the more pushback you might receive from insurance adjusters. Having a bus accident lawyer on your side can make a big difference under the law. Contact Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law, bus accident lawyers in Hamilton, Ohio today.
There are many factors that can lead to bus accidents in Hamilton, Ohio. Commercial bus drivers are required to abide by additional laws and regulations. For example, they are required to abide by hours of service laws. When bus drivers violate these laws, they can be driving while tired, which can be dangerous. Other factors that contribute to bus accidents include: driver error, driver inexperience, bus maintenance issues, problems with roads, vehicle overloading, speeding, distracted driving, reckless driving, drunk or drugged driving, or driving with a medical condition. In Ohio, bus drivers are required to pass medical exams and hold medical certifications in order to operate a commercial vehicle. When bus drivers don’t have this certification, or if they are sick and are taking certain kinds of medications, this can interfere with driver performance. Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law is a bus accident law firm in Hamilton, Ohio that can review the factors leading up to your crash. Our lawyers can hold drivers and any other responsible parties accountable.
Seek Justice For Your Bus Accident Injuries
If you’ve been hurt in a bus accident in Hamilton, Ohio, you may have many questions and may only have a limited amount of time to make a claim under the law. The bus accident lawyers of Kruger & Hodges may be able to help you. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.