Texas Bus & Public Transit Accidents
Crashes involving city buses, school buses, charter coaches, and transit vehicles raise unique liability questions. When a government entity operates the bus, the Texas Tort Claims Act applies, imposing short notice deadlines and damage caps. When a private charter company is involved, commercial insurance and federal rules may apply.
Texas Fault and Compensation Rules
Because a single bus crash can injure many passengers, available coverage must be identified and claims pursued promptly under the applicable deadlines. Texas follows modified comparative fault (proportionate responsibility) under Chapter 33, so you can recover as long as you are not more than 51% at fault, with your award reduced by your share.
What Compensation May Be Available
A Texas claim can include current and future medical expenses, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. Texas does not cap compensatory damages in most injury cases, so a serious, well-documented claim is not artificially limited.
Protecting Your Claim
Seek medical care promptly, preserve evidence, and avoid recorded statements to the other side's insurer before getting advice. Texas's statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of injury under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, and claims against a government entity carry much shorter notice deadlines under the texas tort claims act — sometimes as little as 45 to 90 days under a city charter, so it is important to act quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally two years from the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Claims against a government entity can have much shorter notice deadlines, so it is important to act quickly.
Texas uses modified comparative fault. As long as you are not more than 51% responsible, you can still recover, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. Don't assume you have no case.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney.