Crashes involving city buses, school buses, charter buses, and light rail raise unique liability and government-claim issues. When a public transit agency is involved, special notice rules and shorter deadlines apply. Injury Claim Team connects Washington bus and transit crash victims with attorneys who know how to navigate these claims.
Liability in Bus and Transit Crashes
Bus operators and transit agencies owe passengers a high duty of care as common carriers. Liability may rest with the driver, the transit agency, a maintenance contractor, or another motorist. Identifying every responsible party is essential to full recovery.
Claims Against Government Entities
When a public agency like a transit district or school district is involved, Washington's tort claim procedures require filing a formal claim before suing, often within strict timeframes. Missing these deadlines can bar your claim, which is why prompt legal action matters.
Common Bus Accident Injuries
Passengers are often unrestrained on buses, leading to falls, fractures, head injuries, and worse in a sudden stop or collision. Pedestrians and other motorists struck by buses can suffer catastrophic harm given a bus's size and weight.
Washington Law and Deadlines
Washington's three-year statute of limitations under RCW 4.16.080 generally applies, but government claim notice requirements impose earlier deadlines. The pure comparative negligence rule (RCW 4.22.005) governs apportionment of fault.
No fee unless you win. Our network attorneys handle Washington bus & public transit accident cases on contingency. Your case review is always free — call 973-566-5599 or request a review online and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Bus & Public Transit Accident FAQs in Washington
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
Most Washington personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the injury under RCW 4.16.080, though some claim types and government claims have shorter or different deadlines. Acting quickly protects your rights.
Washington follows pure comparative negligence (RCW 4.22.005), so you can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated.
Call 973-566-5599 or request a free case review online. A specialist will review your case at no cost and connect you with an experienced Washington attorney — and reach out within the hour.