{"id":9222,"date":"2026-03-27T11:50:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/?page_id=9222"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:35:59","slug":"abogado-especializado-en-accidentes-de-autobus-en-luisiana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/es\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado especializado en accidentes de autob\u00fas en Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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a No-Fault Accident State?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/es\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer\/#who-is-liable-in-a-bus-accident-for-the-passengers-who-are-hurt\" >Who Is Liable in a Bus Accident for the Passengers Who Are Hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/es\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer\/#how-much-compensation-can-you-get-from-a-bus-accident\" >How Much Compensation Can You Get From a Bus Accident?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/es\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer\/#louisiana-bus-accident-attorney-at-murphy-law-firm\" >Louisiana Bus Accident Attorney at Murphy Law Firm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bus-accident-attorney-in-louisiana-la\"><\/span>Bus Accident Attorney in Louisiana, LA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bus transport is useful for many commuters, travelers, and sightseers. Unfortunately, these vehicles can get into accidents like any other vehicle on the road, even if it is more uncommon. After an accident, it can be hard to know how you can financially recover, whether you are a bus passenger or in another vehicle. An <strong>expeienced Louisiana bus accident lawyer<\/strong> can help you hold private companies, public governmental agencies, and negligent drivers responsible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9285 size-full\" title=\"louisiana bus accident lawyer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer.webp\" alt=\"louisiana bus accident lawyer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisiana-bus-accident-lawyer-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hire-a-bus-accident-lawyer\"><\/span>Hire a Bus Accident Lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/louisiana-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">skilled personal injury attorney<\/a> to secure fair compensation after a bus accident. At Murphy Law Firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/our-team\/\">our team has over 150 years of combined legal experience<\/a>, and we have spent three decades advocating for people like you in Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/success-stories\/\">With over $250 million secured in verdicts and settlements<\/a> and a deep understanding of complex vehicle accident claims, we have the resources needed to help you. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.<\/p>\n<p>Your claim might be filed against a private company\u2019s insurance company, and these companies do not want to give you fair compensation. When you have legal support from our firm, we work to secure you the benefits you deserve, like medical bills, lost income or benefits, property damage, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bus-accidents-in-the-united-states-and-louisiana\"><\/span>Bus Accidents in the United States and Louisiana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There were<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/safety\/data-and-statistics\/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts-2022-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 213 buses<\/a> involved in fatal accidents in the United States in 2022. In Louisiana in 2025, there were<a href=\"https:\/\/cartsdashboardserver.lsu.edu\/t\/CARTS\/views\/SectionH-Dashboard\/SectionH-Dashboard?:embed=y&amp;:display_count=n&amp;:showAppBanner=false&amp;:origin=viz_share_link&amp;:linktarget=_self&amp;:showVizHome=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 425 crashes<\/a> involving transit buses, 29 involving mini-buses, 918 involving school buses, and 65 involving other buses or large passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Many tourist cities in Louisiana, like New Orleans and Baton Rouge (which offer Hop-on Hop-off buses and Dixie Tours), can increase the use of private and charter buses, increasing the chances of these vehicles being involved in an accident.<\/p>\n<p>Only two of these accidents were fatal, both of which involved a school bus. Bus accidents in the state led to<a href=\"https:\/\/cartsdashboardserver.lsu.edu\/t\/CARTS\/views\/CMV_SectionH\/SectionH-Dashboard?:embed=y&amp;:display_count=n&amp;:showAppBanner=false&amp;:origin=viz_share_link&amp;:linktarget=_self&amp;:showVizHome=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 177 suspected injuries<\/a>. Injured parties can include passengers and commuters, drivers, and others on the road.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-liable-for-bus-accidents\"><\/span>Who Is Liable for Bus Accidents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bus accidents tend to involve numerous injured parties who need financial recovery for their injuries, and many parties that might be fully or partially liable. Many parties are responsible for buses, both public and private. Companies may be asked to inspect or perform maintenance on vehicles, and different companies may own and operate a bus. All of these issues increase the complexity of determining who is held accountable for a crash. An <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/louisiana-car-accident-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiy1ZqMnb-TAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxQs\">experienced Louisiana car accident lawyer<\/a> from our firm can investigate the crash to determine if a third-party driver&#8217;s negligence caused the accident.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the facts of your accident, <strong>an at-fault party may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The bus driver<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Another driver in the accident<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A bus company<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The owner of the bus<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A governmental agency that operates the bus<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A product manufacturer<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A mechanic<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An inspector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you have the support of an attorney, they can investigate the bus crash and determine how it happened. This can help determine the party or parties who acted negligently and caused the accident to happen. That way, you can file a claim with that party to recover your damages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-makes-bus-accidents-more-complicated-in-louisiana\"><\/span>What Makes Bus Accidents More Complicated in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bus accidents can be more complicated than the typical vehicle accident for several reasons. <strong>These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Multiple vehicles and parties are often involved in the crash, leading to more injuries, more complicated fault determinations, and numerous claims.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Claims may be against governmental agencies, which are difficult to file and have short deadlines.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Claims may be against commercial insurance companies, which have more resources to undermine claims.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Buses have to meet federal safety regulations, companies must have plans to follow those regulations, and violations can determine fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is much easier to assess fault and get the financial recovery you are owed with an attorney. They have experience navigating complex fault determinations and dealing with insurers who want to minimize your claim. Your attorney negotiates with the insurer of the at-fault party, takes the case to court if negotiations are not beneficial, or helps you file a civil claim against an agency.<\/p>\n<section style=\"background-color: #f3f4f4; padding: 20px 10px; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; width: 90%;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 46px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 61.18px; color: #0e2c4d; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Meet Our Attorney<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f3f4f4; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 4px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 270px; border-radius: 0; object-fit: cover; margin: 4px 15px 4px 4px; flex: 0 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hm-attrny-murphy-img-one.webp\" alt=\"Peyton Murphy\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; text-align: center; min-width: 180px; padding: 4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 46px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 61.18px; color: #a15127; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Peyton Murphy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Onest-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 34.2px; color: #000000; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Peyton Murphy, a Louisiana lawyer with 30+ years of experience, specializes in personal injury cases. He founded Murphy Law Firm in Baton Rouge in 1993 and fights for his clients&#8217; compensation.<br \/>\n<a style=\"font-family: 'Onest-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff; background-color: #0d2c4e; padding: 12px 40px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/our-team\/peyton-murphy\/\">Contact Peyton<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-get-compensation-for-a-bus-crash\"><\/span>Can You Get Compensation for a Bus Crash?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to get compensation for a bus crash, depending on the circumstances and your level of fault. If you are a bus passenger, it is very unlikely you will be considered at fault for the crash, and you can recover compensation from the at-fault party. This may be another driver, the city, or a private company that operates a bus, or another party. If you were to blame for the accident, you may be unable to recover compensation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-louisiana-a-no-fault-accident-state\"><\/span>Is Louisiana a No-Fault Accident State?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisiana<\/a> is not a no-fault accident state, so you can hold at-fault parties liable for your damages. In a bus accident, you could hold a party liable for their negligence if they owed you a duty of care and their negligence was a direct cause of the accident. To determine the at-fault party in a bus accident, it is useful to hire a bus accident lawyer. They can investigate the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-liable-in-a-bus-accident-for-the-passengers-who-are-hurt\"><\/span>Who Is Liable in a Bus Accident for the Passengers Who Are Hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are an injured bus passenger in an accident, the liable party will depend on the facts of the collision. A vehicle manufacturer may be liable for unreasonably unsafe vehicle parts. The employer of a bus driver may be liable for the negligence of the driver, for failing to vet a driver\u2019s qualifications, or for other acts of negligence, like failing to maintain buses. A third-party driver on the road can be liable for negligence, like distracted driving.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-compensation-can-you-get-from-a-bus-accident\"><\/span>How Much Compensation Can You Get From a Bus Accident?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The compensation you can get from a bus accident depends on the liable party and the damages you sustained. The most damages you can recover are the total of your economic and non-economic damages. This includes damages like medical bills, reduced or lost income, property damages, pain and suffering, and more.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are many things that can prevent you from recovering all of these damages, including insurance coverage limits and comparative negligence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"louisiana-bus-accident-attorney-at-murphy-law-firm\"><\/span>Louisiana Bus Accident Attorney at Murphy Law Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No one expects to deal with a bus accident on a routine bus trip or while traveling. If you are involved in a bus collision in Louisiana, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/\">Murphy Law Firm<\/a> can help you assess your options for financial recovery to protect your future.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphylawfirm.com\/contact\/\"> Reach out to our team<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p><i>*All figures cited are correct as of early 2026, but are still subject to changes.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d7016525.390248786!2d-96.69175528899474!3d30.829607284039888!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8620a454b2118265%3A0xc955f73281e54703!2sLouisiana%2C%20USA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1746446814979!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Cycling Accident?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The compensation you can get for a cycling accident depends on your specific injuries and whether you have the grounds for a claim. 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Unfortunately, these vehicles can get into accidents like any other vehicle on the road, even if it is more uncommon. 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