Party Bus Accident Lawyers in Coral Springs
Multi-Party Claims Require a Complete Liability Investigation
A party bus crash isn’t an ordinary two-driver accident. These commercial passenger vehicles can carry numerous people, involve multiple insurance policies, and give rise to separate claims against the driver, charter company, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, or another motorist.
Our firm, The South Florida Injury Law Firm, has represented accident victims across South Florida since 1998. Based in Coral Springs, we apply our experience with multi-party negligence claims to determine who contributed to a collision and what coverage may be available. We believe people and organizations must be held accountable when their negligence causes injuries.
Call (888) 906-4423 for a free consultation with our Coral Springs party bus accident lawyers. We’re available 24/7, and there are no fees of any kind until we settle or win your case.
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“In every shape way and form they have been a tremendous help in gaining my ability to perform every day activities.”- Carlota C.
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“When all the bills come rolling in and you have no idea what to do... you just pick up the phone and call Jeff, Craig or Matt they always pick up the phone, they never leave you hanging!”- Josephine B.
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“I had no idea what to do after my accident and Jeffrey took care of me. He was helpful by explaining everything to me and truest cared about how my family and I were doing.”- Stephanie M.
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“Lawyer Jeff Braxton was a huge help getting my case settled and I loved that I was able to speak with him directly whenever I needed. His firm is professional, honest, and accessible.”- Ashley H.
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“He is always prompt and available, professional, and knowledgeable in his work.”- Danielle M.
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“A year later, his law firm proved my decision to allow the firm to handle my case was the correct one!”- Liz
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“They were always easy to reach and always were available for me for any questions I had, even on the weekends!!!”- Tracy G.
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“I would like to thank Craig Posner for a wonderful job on my case. He was extremely courteous and professional and worked one on one with me throughout the entire process.”- Alberto P.
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“Jeff Braxton and his team at the South Florida Injury Law Firm are extremely professional and terrific to deal with.”- Erika P.
Who May Be Liable for a Party Bus Crash?
Florida courts generally require a common carrier, meaning a business that transports passengers for compensation, to exercise the highest degree of care consistent with its mode of transportation. That heightened duty can shape a claim against a party bus charter company, but it doesn’t make the company automatically liable. The evidence must connect negligence to the crash and resulting injuries.
Responsibility may extend beyond the driver. The company operating the bus, the vehicle owner, a maintenance contractor, a component manufacturer, or another motorist may carry a share of fault. Each party’s conduct and insurance coverage must be evaluated separately.
What Causes Party Bus Accidents in Coral Springs?
Investigating why a multi-passenger commercial vehicle crashed often requires evidence from several sources. Driver records, maintenance documents, onboard video, electronic data, police reports, photographs, and witness accounts can reveal what happened and who may be responsible.
Potential causes and responsible parties include:
- Driver Negligence: Speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, unsafe turns, or failure to account for the vehicle’s size can support a claim against the driver.
- Company Responsibility: Respondeat superior, also called vicarious liability, can make an employer responsible for an employee’s negligence within the scope of employment.
- Hiring or Supervision Failures: A charter company may be liable if it failed to properly train or supervise its driver.
- Unsafe Maintenance: Worn tires, defective brakes, steering problems, or neglected mechanical systems may point to the operator, owner, or maintenance contractor.
- Defective Components: A manufacturer may be responsible if evidence connects a defective part to the collision.
- Other Motorists: A careless third-party driver can cause or contribute to a rollover or multi-vehicle collision.
Buses have a higher center of gravity than standard passenger cars, which increases the risk of a rollover during sharp turns or high-speed maneuvers. Alcohol service may also warrant investigation. Florida’s dram shop law generally limits liability for serving alcohol to situations involving a minor or a person known to be habitually addicted to alcohol.
Injuries, Damages, & Available Insurance Coverage
Passengers may be standing, walking through the cabin, or seated without a seatbelt when impact occurs. A sudden stop, rollover, or collision can throw them into walls, fixtures, windows, or one another. Resulting injuries may include fractures, head trauma, spinal injuries, internal injuries, cuts, and soft-tissue damage.
A claim’s value can depend on documented losses such as:
- Emergency care, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and future medical treatment
- Past and future lost income or reduced earning capacity
- Physical pain, emotional suffering, and diminished quality of life
- Property damage and other accident-related expenses
Insurance policy limits become especially important when several injured passengers file claims arising from the same crash. Recovering compensation may require pursuing multiple responsible parties and policies rather than treating the collision as a claim against the driver alone.
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule. An injured person who is 50% or less responsible can recover damages, but the amount is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. Someone found more than 50% responsible generally can’t recover damages in a negligence action.
Why Choose The South Florida Injury Law Firm?
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No Fees Unless We Win Your CaseThere are no fees of any kind until we settle or win your case in court.
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We Can Arrange to Come To YouFor our clients who are unable to travel, we make it easier for you.
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No Cost For Your ConsultationWhen you schedule a consultation, there is never an initial charge
100+ Years of Combined Personal Injury Experience
Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience to personal injury claims, including cases that require separating the conduct of multiple people and organizations. We’ve recovered millions for clients across South Florida and received national recognition and professional accolades for our work across a wide range of injury claims.
Jeffrey M. Braxton serves as our lead trial attorney. In a claim involving a commercial passenger vehicle, we work to identify every potentially liable party, examine the available insurance coverage, and build the case on evidence rather than assumptions. Injured passengers and bystanders can reach us 24/7 to discuss what happened.
