Scranton Bus Accident Lawyers

Seasoned Trial Lawyers in Lackawanna County & Northeastern PA

Bus accidents can result in physical pain, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your recovery, all while bus companies and their insurers work to protect their bottom line rather than your interests. 

At Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C., we stand beside you, providing the experienced advocacy necessary to investigate complex crashes, establish liability, and secure the full compensation you deserve.

Our Scranton bus accident attorneys have over 80 years of combined experience, having handled more than 24,000 cases and recovered millions of dollars for injured clients. All three of our attorneys are Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, credentials that reflect exceptional skill in navigating the legal complexities of bus accident cases. 

We understand how to take on powerful transportation companies, overcome their aggressive defense tactics, and hold negligent parties accountable for the harm they've caused.

Call (570) 712-5545 or reach out online for a free case evaluation with a Scranton bus accident attorney. No attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you.

Our Commitment to Bus Accident Victims

At Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C., we have the skill, experience, and determination to take on bus companies and their powerful legal teams. Our 95% success rate and millions recovered for clients demonstrate our ability to achieve favorable outcomes even in complex, contested cases.

We: 

• Conduct thorough investigations
• Engage qualified experts
• Handle all communications with insurers and defendants
• Calculate comprehensive damages reflecting all current and future losses
• Negotiate aggressively for maximum settlements
• When necessary, take your case trial to secure the justice you deserve

Why You Need an Experienced Bus Accident Attorney

Bus accident claims differ significantly from standard car accident cases. These cases involve complex legal issues, multiple potentially liable parties, and well-funded defendants with powerful legal teams dedicated to minimizing liability and reducing payouts.

• Multiple liable parties: Determining who is responsible requires a thorough investigation. Liability may rest with the bus driver, the bus company or transit authority, maintenance companies that failed to service the vehicle properly, manufacturers of defective bus parts, other drivers whose negligence contributed to the crash, or government entities responsible for dangerous road conditions. Identifying all responsible parties is essential to securing full compensation.
• Sophisticated corporate defense: Bus companies, transit authorities, and their insurers employ experienced defense attorneys who begin investigating accidents immediately. They gather evidence, obtain statements, and build defenses designed to shift blame away from their clients. Without equally skilled legal representation, you face significant disadvantages in proving liability and documenting the full extent of your damages.
• Regulatory complexity: Commercial buses operate under federal and state regulations governing driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and operational standards. Proving violations of these regulations requires attorneys with distinct knowledge of transportation law and access to experts who can analyze compliance failures.
• Government immunity issues: When accidents involve public transit buses operated by government entities, special legal rules apply, including strict notice requirements and limited timeframes for filing claims. Failing to comply with these procedures can permanently bar you from receiving compensation.
• Substantial evidence requirements: Successfully prosecuting bus accident claims demands a comprehensive investigation, including accident scene examination, witness interviews, review of driver logs and maintenance records, analysis of bus company safety practices, and engagement of accident reconstruction experts. This level of investigation requires resources and experience that general practice attorneys often lack.

The Serious Nature of Bus Accidents

Bus accidents carry devastating potential for severe injuries and fatalities. In 2023, school bus crashes killed 128 people nationwide. Between 2013 and 2022, approximately 108 people were killed, and 13,200 people were injured in school bus accidents each year. These statistics reflect only school buses; commercial bus accidents involving public transit, tour buses, charter buses, and private shuttle services add substantially to these numbers.

What makes bus accidents particularly serious is that their impact extends beyond bus passengers. Any collision involving a bus can affect the bus driver, passengers aboard the bus, drivers and occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 

Occupants of other vehicles made up 71% of all school bus-related deaths from 2013 to 2022, demonstrating that those outside the bus often suffer the most severe consequences.

Bus accidents occur for various reasons, including: