When we use a bus or other mode of public transport, we trust the driver and the bus company to get us to our destination in a safe and time-effective manner. Suffering an injury in a Hendersonville bus accident isn’t only terrifying, it can also be deadly. Whether you are taking a bus out of Hendersonville toward Flat Rock or are going home to Druid Hills, when an accident occurs, a Hendersonville bus accident lawyer can protect your right to compensation.

Since 1981, the personal injury attorneys at Bridgman Gantt Law Offices have championed the rights of injured individuals across North Carolina. We know how to leverage our experience and skills to recover the compensation and justice our clients deserve. Our attorneys are not here to treat you like just another case file, but we work to do everything in our power to advocate for your right to damage recovery.
In 2024, North Carolina suffered 6 fatal bus accidents. These accidents, and the ones that simply cause injury, happen for a variety of reasons. It is important to know the cause of a bus accident as it can help point you and your attorney in the direction of liability, and it can allow you to calculate the full amount of damages you’re owed. At Bridgman Gantt Law Offices, we understand bus accident cases can be caused by the following:
When a bus accident happens, you are entitled to compensation. However, being able to pursue that compensation means knowing who to hold liable. Identifying the liable party can be tricky, and with a bus accident, there may actually be several liable parties. Depending on the exact cause of the accident, these liable parties can include:
At Bridgman Gantt Law Offices, we make it our mission to uncover the truth regarding liability in a bus accident case. The moment you walk through our doors, we are ready to listen to your side of the story and then launch our own investigation into the accident in order to uncover further forms of evidence that can help support your claim. Trust to take the action necessary to recover full compensation on your behalf.
There are many different injuries that can be suffered in a bus accident in Hendersonville. These injuries include traumatic brain injuries, which may lead to emotional and cognitive challenges, spinal cord damage, broken bones and fractures, loss of limb or medical amputation, severe burns, road rash, cuts, bruises, lacerations and puncture wounds, internal bleeding, damage to internal organs and nerves, and even death.
In a bus accident claim, there are a number of damages you might be able to recover, depending on the severity of your injuries. These damages include all related medical bills, lost wages and employment benefits, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages. There is a 60% heightened risk of death on a bus than when riding in any other passenger vehicle. If your loved one dies, you may be able to recover funeral costs.
At Bridgman Gantt Law Offices, we handled a wide range of bus accident claims, including claims involving city buses, private tour buses, charter buses, church buses, intercity buses like Greyhound or Megabus, airport shuttle buses, casino buses, and school buses. In 2023 alone, there were 11,600 school-bus-related injuries reported nationwide.
There are four main elements that need to be proven in a bus accident case to uphold a claim of negligence. These include: the driver owed you a duty of care, the driver breached that duty by failing to act with reasonable and safe care, this breach of duty caused you to sustain injuries, and as a result of these injuries, you suffered damage to either your person and/or your property.
If you have suffered injury while riding a bus in Hendersonville, North Carolina, you hold the right to seek justice. At Bridgman Gantt Law Offices, we can help you secure that justice. When you hire a bus accident lawyer from our firm, you can trust that your rights are protected, and you have a legal champion in your corner. For more information on how we can assist you and to schedule a consultation, contact our offices today.
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