Bus accidents can and do destroy lives. At Lenahan & Dempsey, our veteran accident lawyers are here to help. We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for our seriously injured clients and when you come to us, we pledge to listen to you, return your calls and vigorously protect your rights.
Those hurt in bus crashes are uniquely exposed to serious injury. Buses seldom have seat belts or other safety equipment; and not all buses are kept in the best possible condition when it comes to tires, brakes, or repairs. Also, a shortage of experienced drivers has many inexperienced operators behind the wheel of buses.
Under Pennsylvania law, common carriers (those licensed to carry passengers) must use the highest standards of care in the operation and maintenance of their vehicles and of course in the transportation of their passengers.
Unfortunately, as we have seen time and time again with clients who come to Lenahan & Dempsey for help, many bus companies fail to meet this important required standard.
When clients come to us for help after a serious bus crash, we look at a variety of factors that can help us get you the best possible results, including:
- Duty of Care: Bus drivers and bus companies owe you a high standard of duty of care. They are expected to operate the bus in a safe manner and follow traffic laws.
- Negligence: If during the course of our investigation, the bus driver or bus company is found to have been negligent and caused the accident, they may be held liable for your injuries. This could include medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring and disfigurement, loss of consortium, and other losses
- Insurance: Bus companies are required to carry insurance to cover accidents involving their vehicles.
Why Chose Lenahan & Dempsey, P.C.?
At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have lawyers who are highly versed in bus crash cases to help get you the compensation you deserve.
Our Firm President, John R. Lenahan, Jr., is nationally known for his work helping those who have been seriously injured in bus crashes. John R. Lenahan, Jr. is listed in Best Lawyers in America, as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer as well as in the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
Our success for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting Lenahan & Dempsey for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 Law Firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
Statute of Limitations
In Pennsylvania, as a general rule, a lawsuit for a personal injury case as a result of a motor vehicle crash must be filed within two years from the date the crash.
If you have been involved in a bus accident, it is important to contact our office immediately so that we can conduct a timely investigation into the facts and circumstances of your case, including interviewing witnesses and making sure critical evidence is preserved, and so that you do not lose your right to sue based upon time limits.
Need Help?
Do you have a question about injuries you or a loved one suffered in a bus crash?
We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
