Atlanta and Georgia Bus and Public-Transit Accident Lawyers

When you are hurt as a passenger on a public bus, or in a crash involving one, your case can be more complicated than an ordinary car accident. There may be several responsible parties, including a transit authority, the bus operator, and other drivers, and claims involving a public entity can carry special rules and shorter deadlines. At Brown Barnwell, PC, we represent people across Georgia injured in bus and public-transit accidents and work to hold every responsible party accountable.

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Bus and transit cases we handle

Public transit and city bus accidents
Passengers thrown or injured when a bus is struck by another vehicle
Rear-end and multi-vehicle crashes involving a bus
Claims involving a transit authority, a bus operator, and an at-fault driver
Pedestrians and passengers hurt in or around transit vehicles

How we handle a bus and transit case

Moving quickly on evidence and deadlines.Video, incident reports, and vehicle data can be lost, and claims against a public entity can require prompt, formal notice. We act early to preserve evidence and protect deadlines. (Attorney to verify the applicable notice requirements and timelines.)
Identifying every responsible party.Responsibility may involve the transit authority, the operator, and the driver of another vehicle. We investigate each.
Handling the coverage.Transit cases can involve large commercial or government insurance policies and their defense teams; we prepare accordingly.
Documenting the harm.We coordinate the medical and financial picture so the full impact is presented.
Litigating when needed.We prepare cases to be filed and tried, including the additional steps a claim against a public entity can require.

Why bus and transit cases are different

Two things set these cases apart: multiple potentially responsible parties, and the special rules that can apply when a public transit authority is involved, including formal notice requirements and shorter deadlines than an ordinary injury claim. Missing an early deadline can affect the claim, which is why prompt advice matters. (Attorney to verify the government-claim notice rules and deadlines before publish.)

Serving injured transit riders across Georgia

Brown Barnwell, PC is based in Johns Creek and represents clients in bus and public-transit cases throughout the metro-Atlanta area and Georgia. If you or a family member was hurt on or by a public bus, we would be glad to talk.

Our experience

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Injured in a bus or public-transit accident in Georgia? Talk with us.

Contact Brown Barnwell, PC for a free, no-obligation consultation. There is no cost to talk with us, and you are under no obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

I was hurt on a public bus. Who can be responsible?

Depending on the facts, responsibility may involve the transit authority, the bus operator, and the driver of another vehicle involved in the crash. Identifying every responsible party is part of the investigation.

Is a claim against a public transit authority different?

It can be. Claims involving a government entity may require formal notice within a shorter time and follow special procedures. This is one reason to get advice quickly. (Attorney to verify the notice rules and deadlines before publish.)

What should I do after a bus accident?

Get medical attention, and if you are able, note the bus route or number, take photos, and get the contact information of witnesses. Report the incident if there is a way to do so, and speak with a lawyer early because evidence and deadlines can move fast.

How long do I have to file?

Deadlines for injury claims in Georgia are limited, and claims against a public entity can be shorter still, so you should not wait to get advice. (Attorney to verify the specific deadlines before publish.)

What does it cost to talk with a lawyer?

An initial consultation with Brown Barnwell, PC is free and comes with no obligation.