Bus drivers and bus companies are legally obligated to keep their customers and others on the roadway safe. When they are careless, accidents can result and cause serious injuries that create significant physical, emotional and financial burdens for the victims and their families.
If you were injured in a bus accident you may be eligible to seek compensation for your damages. Having a licensed Peoria bus accident lawyer from Phillips Law Group on your side is important, as insurance companies and attorneys for at-fault parties will be looking to avoid paying fair compensation.
Phillips Law Group has been protecting the rights of injury victims throughout Arizona for nearly 30 years. Our founder, Jeffrey Phillips, is a Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association ”“ Top 25 member.
Contact the dedicated team of legal professionals at Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you will not be charged any legal fees unless we secure financial compensation for your bus accident claim.
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The value of your case is based on the value of the damages suffered, among other factors. Damages can be divided into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are out-of-pocket expenses that are directly related to your bus accident and have a defined monetary value, such as:
Non-economic damages are damages from physical and emotional trauma caused by the bus accident that do not have a defined monetary value, such as:
If you suffered from any of these damages caused by a bus accident, you may be able to be compensated for your losses. Contact our team of trusted legal professionals to schedule a free review of your claim.
You may have a valid case if your lawyer can prove negligence was the reason for the bus accident. The following four elements must be established to prove negligence in a bus accident case:
Our Peoria bus accident lawyers have the resources and legal knowledge to manage bus accident cases involving different types of buses, including:
If you believe you have a case, or have questions, contact us for a free case review. Your initial consultation is free and confidential. There is no risk to you as you will not be obligated to let us handle your case after meeting with us.
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According to the Arizona statute of limitations for personal injuries, most bus accident victims must file their claim within two years after the date of the accident. However, there may be some instances where this deadline could be extended or shortened.
For example, if your claim happens to be against any part of the government, you may have only 180 days to provide notice of your intent to file a claim.
If you were under the age of 18 at the time of the accident, you have up to two years after your 18th birthday to submit your claim.
There could be other important details about your case that could influence the amount of time you have to file your claim. If you fail to file before the appropriate deadline, you run the risk of having your case dismissed by the court and you may lose the right to pursue compensation for your damages.
Any of the following people/entities could be held liable for a bus accident, including:
If you have a viable claim, our Peoria bus accident lawyers are prepared to hold all at-fault parties liable for your damages.
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Bus accident victims who decide to hire an attorney to handle their case often receive much more in compensation than those who decide to handle the case on their own.
There are several advantages to hiring a Peoria bus accident attorney from Phillips Law Group. Some of the tasks our attorneys may be able assist with include:
The Peoria bus accident attorneys at Phillips Law Group have been defending the rights of personal injury victims in Arizona for over 27 years. Our firm has obtained over $1 billion in compensation awards while representing over 155,000 clients.
We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties individuals and families face after bus accident injuries. If you have a valid case, our team of dedicated legal professionals is prepared to handle the entire legal process on your behalf.
We do not charge any legal fees unless we win compensation for your bus accident claim. You will not be obligated to hire us to represent you after your free consultation.
Our Phoenix office is located at 3101 North Central Ave., Suite 1500, which is only a 30-minute drive from the Peoria Police Department.
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