Florida Bus Accident Attorney

Our Lawyers Can Manage Your Bus Accident Claim

While buses provide an essential mode of transportation for individuals who either cannot or choose not to drive, they also present risks for passengers, pedestrians and other motorists. Bus accidents are relatively common in Florida, and they often result in serious – and, in some cases, fatal – injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident involving a publicly operated or privately operated bus, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Speak with a Florida bus accident attorney about your legal rights promptly.

Buses Present Many Risks for Passengers, Pedestrians and Other Motorists in Florida

Although buses should be safe, the reality is that they present a variety of risks for passengers, pedestrians and other motorists. In the aftermath of a bus accident, discovering the accident’s cause is of utmost importance, as the cause determines what company is liable for the victim’s (or victims’) losses. Some of the most common factors involved in bus accidents include:

• Bus Driver Inexperience – Many drivers lack the experience required to operate their buses safely.
• Bus Driver Negligence – Even experienced bus drivers can make costly mistakes. Running red lights, failing to check blind spots and other forms of negligence are common factors in dangerous bus accidents.
• Lack of Safety Equipment – From seat belts to good-quality brakes, many buses lack even basic safety equipment that is standard on other types of vehicles.
• Large Size and Weight – The large size and weight of buses play a role in many accidents as well. Bus drivers must account for these factors to avoid causing dangerous collisions.
• Limited Visibility – Bus drivers often have minimal visibility, particularly along the sides and at the rear of the bus. However, this is not an excuse for putting others in harm’s way.
• Vehicle Defects – Vehicle defects also play a role in many truck accidents. From tire blowouts to mechanical failures, various defects can cause and contribute to passenger, pedestrian and motorist injuries.

At Searcy Denney, we handle bus accident claims throughout Florida involving these and other factors. Our bus accident attorneys provide representation for individuals and families in cases involving:

• Charter buses
• Commercial buses
• Municipal buses
• Privately-operated buses at amusement parks and other venues
• Public and private school buses

Florida Attorneys for Bus Accidents Involving Serious and Fatal Injuries

If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed in a bus accident in Florida, the financial and non-financial costs of the accident could be devastating. You will need a team of experienced attorneys to help you recover the compensation you deserve. At Searcy Denney, we have decades of experience securing just compensation for our clients, and we have recovered millions on behalf of Florida residents and families in cases involving:

Broken Bones

Broken bones are common injuries in bus accidents. Unrestrained bus passengers can be thrown into windows, seats, and co-passengers during collisions, and this can lead to fractures in the arms, legs, collarbone, ribs, and other parts of the body. Regardless of whether a broken bone can heal with immobilization (i.e., a cast) or surgery is necessary, the costs of treatment and recovery can be substantial, and this makes it critical to hire an experienced bus accident attorney to seek the financial compensation you deserve.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can leave bus accident victims facing substantial treatment and recovery costs as well. If you have been diagnosed with a concussion or any other form of TBI after a bus accident in Florida, it will be critical to ensure that you have the financial resources you need for the future. This starts with hiring an experienced lawyer who can determine who (or what company) is liable for the accident and who can effectively fight for just compensation on your behalf.

Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

Neck and spinal cord injuries (SCI) are serious—and potentially life-altering—injuries that can leave bus accident victims facing substantial and long-term losses. At Searcy Denney, we understand the serious financial and non-financial implications of these injuries, and our lawyers are committed to doing everything possible to ensure that our clients receive just compensation. Our lawyers will work with you and your doctors to assess the costs you are facing as a result of your neck injury or SCI, and then we will fight to hold the bus company, school district, or other at-fault party fully accountable.

Internal Organ Damage

The forces involved in serious bus accidents can also cause internal organ damage in many cases. Collapsed lungs, kidney injuries, and other types of internal organ damage often require immediate medical intervention, and this alone can prove incredibly expensive. Over time, the financial costs of internal organ damage from a bus accident can far exceed what most victims can afford, to say nothing of the non-financial consequences of living with internal trauma. Here, too, we are committed to maximizing our clients’ recoveries. If you have suffered internal organ damage in a bus accident, we strongly encourage you to speak with a Florida bus accident attorney at Searcy Denney right away.

Eye, Nose, Jaw, and Other Facial Injuries

When riders are thrown forward during a bus accident, this can cause eye, nose, jaw, and other facial injuries that can also lead to significant and long-term losses. This includes not only financial losses (i.e., medical bills and lost wages) but also non-financial losses. Physical pain, permanent scarring, and the emotional trauma of suffering a disfiguring facial injury are all losses for which bus accident victims deserve to be fully and fairly compensated. An experienced bus accident lawyer at Searcy Denney can fight to recover just compensation for all of the financial and non-financial costs of your injuries.

Severe Lacerations, Contusions, and Soft Tissue Injuries

Seatbacks, broken glass, flying and falling objects, and other hazards can cause severe lacerations, contusions, and soft tissue injuries in a bus accident. If you suffered severe lacerations that required stitches or sutures, if you suffered internal bleeding, or if you suffered a sprain, strain, or tear that required medical care, these are all injuries for which a lawyer at Searcy Denney may be able to help you recover just compensation as well.

Fatal Injuries

There are multiple fatal bus accidents in Florida every year. If you have tragically lost a loved one in a fatal bus accident in Florida, we offer our sincerest condolences. Our lawyers are available to help you and your family in any way we can, and we are prepared to use our experience to fight for just compensation on your family’s behalf. Contact us to discuss filing a wrongful death claim with an experienced bus accident attorney at Searcy Denney today.

Florida Bus Accident Statistics

Serious and fatal bus accidents are far more common than most people realize. While taking the bus is supposed to be a safe, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly way to get around, the reality is that bus riders face risks far more often than they should.

Just how common are bus accidents in Florida? According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

• Fatal Bus Accidents in Florida – There are multiple fatal bus accidents in Florida every year. In 2024, there were 20 fatal bus accidents in Florida. While this represents a significant drop from 2023 (when there were 31 fatal bus accidents in Florida), this number is still far too high.
• Non-Fatal Bus Accidents in Florida – There are more than 1,000 non-fatal bus accidents in Florida every year. While the number of non-fatal bus accidents in Florida also dropped from 2023 to 2024, this drop was far less significant (from 1,216 accidents in 2023 to 1,185 accidents in 2024).
• Percentage of Bus Accidents Resulting in Injuries or Fatalities – The vast majority of bus accidents in Florida result in injuries, fatalities, or both. Of the 1,205 total bus accidents in Florida in 2024, 1,095 resulted in reported injuries or deaths. Sadly, all of these injuries and deaths could have been avoided with safe driving, adequate bus maintenance, and other commitments to rider safety.

According to Florida Politics, our state has the second-highest rate of fatal school bus accidents in the country. From 2013 to 2022 (the most recent 10-year period for which data are available), there were 74 fatal school bus accidents in Florida, which resulted in 76 deaths. There is no excuse for children to be at risk of losing their lives on their way to school or on their way home. If your child has been injured or tragically lost his or her life in a school bus accident in Florida, we strongly encourage you to contact us right away so that we can help you hold the at-fault party fully accountable.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Florida Bus Accident Attorney Today

To find out how much you may be entitled to recover for your losses, arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with a bus accident attorney at Searcy Denney. Our car accident attorneys are well-versed in cases involving buses, as we have decades of trial experience. We are available 24/7, so call 800-780-8607 or contact us online now.