A bus accident claim can be governed by a very different set of rules depending on where the crash happened and who ran the bus. Claims can involve public transit authorities, government entities, private bus companies, or interstate carriers, and each of those is subject to its own liability standards, deadlines, and damage limitations. Accidents involving public or government-affiliated transit systems are often covered by special laws that never apply to a private vehicle crash, including notice requirements, liability limitations, and statutory caps on damages.
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Those deadlines are the part most people miss. Claims against public or quasi-government transit systems frequently require early written notice and strict compliance with procedural steps, and the specifics vary by jurisdiction. Missing one can decide whether an injured person is allowed to pursue compensation at all. That is why we want to hear from you early, well before the ordinary two-year injury filing window in Pennsylvania and New Jersey becomes the operative concern.
Liability is rarely limited to one party. Responsibility for a bus crash may rest with the driver, a public transit authority, a private or interstate bus company, another motorist, or a third-party contractor responsible for maintenance or safety, and often more than one of them at once. Passengers hurt while boarding, riding, or exiting a bus may have options too. In a prior case, our firm obtained policy limits for a client injured after exiting a SEPTA trolley, which shows how coverage can extend beyond the transit system itself.
Bus Accident and Public Transit Litigation in Pennsylvania & New Jersey
If you were injured in a bus or public transportation accident in Philadelphia or elsewhere in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, legal deadlines and liability rules may vary based on the transit system and state involved. To discuss how these rules apply to your situation, contact Freundlich & Littman, LLC to schedule a free consultation.
Yes. Bus accident cases may be governed by different legal rules depending on where the accident occurred and who operated the bus. Claims can involve public transit authorities, government entities, private bus companies, or interstate carriers, each subject to different liability standards, deadlines, and damage limitations.
Liability for a bus accident may fall on the bus driver, a public transit authority, a private or interstate bus company, another motorist, or third-party contractors responsible for maintenance or safety. In many cases, more than one party may be legally responsible for the same accident.
In a prior case, Freundlich & Littman obtained policy limits for a client injured after exiting a SEPTA trolley, illustrating how liability and insurance coverage can extend beyond the transit system itself. Read about it here.
