Rockville Bus Accident Lawyers

Every day, thousands of Rockville residents rely on buses — Ride On buses, Metrobus lines, school buses, and private shuttles. Buses keep Rockville connected to the rest of Montgomery County and the D.C. region, moving people to work, school, and home again.

But when a bus driver, bus company, or another driver makes a reckless mistake, the consequences can be devastating. Unlike a typical car crash, a bus accident can injure dozens of people at once, from passengers without seatbelts to pedestrians at crosswalks or drivers sharing the lane.

Our Rockville bus accident lawyers stand up for bus crash victims in Montgomery County. We know the unique rules that govern bus companies, how Maryland law treats public versus private bus accidents, and how to fight for the compensation you need when you’re left picking up the pieces.

Maryland Injury Lawyers – Protecting Passengers, Pedestrians & Drivers After a Rockville Bus Crash

Common Bus Accidents in Rockville

Bus accidents can happen in many ways — on crowded local roads, tight neighborhood streets, or the busy interstates that pass through Rockville. Common causes of bus accidents include:

• Collisions between buses and cars during lane changes or turns
• Buses striking pedestrians in crosswalks or at bus stops
• Passengers injured in sudden stops, swerves, or collisions
• School bus accidents involving children getting on or off
• Crashes caused by negligent drivers who cut off or rear-end a bus

When a bus crash happens, the injuries can be catastrophic. Passengers may be thrown from seats, hit by loose luggage, or even ejected if windows or doors fail.

Who Is Liable for a Bus Accident?

Bus accident cases often involve more than just the bus driver. Depending on the situation, one or more parties may be legally responsible for paying your damages, including:

• The bus driver, if they were distracted, speeding, or reckless
• The bus company, if it failed to hire qualified drivers or maintain the vehicle properly
• Another negligent driver who caused the crash
• A government entity, if the bus is publicly operated (like Ride On or Metrobus)
• A manufacturer, if a defective bus part contributed to the wreck

In Maryland, claims against government-run bus systems come with extra hurdles and tight deadlines. You can’t just sue Montgomery County or the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) the same way you sue a private company — strict notice requirements and shorter deadlines may apply.

We handle all those details for you, because missing a deadline could mean losing your claim altogether.

How Maryland Law Treats Public Bus Crashes

In Maryland, if you’re injured on a city or county bus like Rockville’s Ride On service, you may need to file a special notice of claim under the Maryland Tort Claims Act or the WMATA Compact if Metro is involved. These claims often have a notice deadline as short as one year, compared to the usual three-year statute of limitations for private vehicle crashes.

This is why it’s critical to talk with a lawyer quickly. We help you navigate the process, meet every deadline, and handle the government’s legal teams with skill and expertise.

Serious Injuries in Rockville Bus Accidents

Bus accidents are often more severe than typical car crashes because of the size of the vehicle, the number of people involved, and the lack of seatbelts for passengers.

We help victims suffering from injuries such as broken bones and fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage and paralysis, cuts, bruises, internal injuries, and emotional trauma, especially for children involved in school bus crashes.

Your injuries may keep you from working for weeks or months. Medical bills can pile up fast, and the bus company’s insurance adjusters may pressure you to accept a quick settlement that doesn’t come close to covering your real losses. We know the full value of your claim and work to recover the maximum in compensation. Maryland law allows you to claim damages for harm such as:

• Emergency medical treatment and future medical care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering from the physical and mental toll
• Long-term disabilities and rehab costs
• Property damage for anything lost or damaged in the crash

Local Roads, Local Knowledge

We know the bus routes and intersections where these crashes happen most often: the stops along Rockville Pike, Veirs Mill Road, and Twinbrook Parkway, the school bus routes that wind through Rockville neighborhoods, and the commuter shuttles that connect to Metro stations.

We also know how local police reports, bus company investigations, and transit authority rules come into play when proving fault, and we know how to dig deeper when reports don’t tell the full story.

Don’t Fight the Insurance Company Alone

Bus companies, public and private, have powerful insurance providers and legal teams. Their goal is simple: settle your claim fast and cheap, or deny it altogether if they can argue you were partially at fault.

Maryland’s strict contributory negligence rule means that if you’re found even slightly to blame, you can’t recover a dime. That’s why it’s so important to have a lawyer who understands how to protect your rights and fight back when the insurance company tries to say you were partly at fault.

No Fees Unless We Win

After a bus crash in Rockville, the last thing you need is another bill. We handle bus accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover money for you.

Act Fast — Deadlines Are Shorter for Public Bus Claims

If your bus accident involves a government-run system like Ride On or Metro, you may have as little as one year to give notice of your claim, far shorter than Maryland’s three-year limit for most injury claims.

Evidence can also vanish fast: camera footage is overwritten, buses are repaired or retired, and witnesses move on. The sooner you contact us, the better your chances of recovering full compensation.

Talk to a Rockville Bus Accident Lawyer Today

A bus crash shouldn’t derail your life forever. If you or a loved one was injured while riding a bus, hit by a bus, or hurt while getting on or off at a bus stop, let our Rockville bus accident lawyers fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call Maryland Injury Lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll explain your rights under Maryland law, answer your questions, and build a plan to hold the responsible parties accountable.

You trusted them to get you there safely — we’ll make sure they pay when they don’t.