Bus accidents can leave a person with serious injuries and financial uncertainties. It may not be easy to know how to file a claim or who is responsible for your losses. Hiring a Tulsa bus accident attorney from Gorospe Law Firm can prove to be a critical investment in your future. Our Tulsa personal injury attorney will answer your questions, guide you in pursuing all responsible parties, and work to maximize your claim.
Why Choose Us at Gorospe Law Firm?
At Gorospe Law Group, our over 20 years of legal experience in Arizona help our clients to trust us with even the most complex legal matters. Bus accidents fit into this area because you are likely to have to file a claim against a public entity. With our experience handling these challenging cases, you can expect us to work diligently to help you recover all possible losses.
We provide personalized assistance, listening to your needs and concerns. Our bus accident attorney in Tulsa has helped victims recover millions of dollars in losses. We can help you by providing a free consultation.
Who Is Liable for Damages in a Bus Accident?
A bus accident can happen for many reasons. In most situations, the person or entity that caused the incident is responsible for the losses others suffered. In a Tulsa bus accident, this could prove to be more than one party, such as:
- The bus driver if they acted in an intentional or reckless manner
- The bus company (in situations where a private company owns the bus)
- The city (in situations where the city owns and operates the bus)
- A third party, such as another person on the roadway
- Mechanics and manufacturers for the bus
The key here is to prove the legal standard for liability. That means our bus accident attorney in Tulsa will first establish a duty of care and the breach of that duty of care. We then must demonstrate that the breach of duty of care led to the accident, which then resulted in your injuries.
How Long Do You Have to File a Bus Accident Claim in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, victims of a bus accident have the legal right to pursue financial compensation for their losses, but must do so within a specific amount of time. If the accident was in a privately owned bus, such as a charter bus service, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim.
If your incident involved a city-operated bus system or transit system, you have just 1 year to file a claim for the losses you have. You also must report the incident to the associated government agency within 180 days of the incident. This timeline is critical. Missing it could mean you do not have the legal right to pursue compensation for your losses. Do not wait to contact an attorney to guide you through the legal process.
How Our Tulsa Bus Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Schedule a free consultation with Gorospe Law Group today to discuss your rights to full and fair compensation. Our Tulsa bus accident attorney has the experience you can rely on to hold those who hurt you accountable. We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay us nothing for our legal services unless we win your case.