Bus accidents involving a third party can become complex as it may involve suing several parties. The plaintiff must first determine whether the bus driver or third party is caused the accident. If both drivers are potentially at fault for the accident, the plaintiff should sue them both. When the plaintiff sues both drivers, the plaintiff does not need to prove the fault of each driver. Once the lawsuit starts, the plaintiff must simply establish the defendants’ actions caused their injuries to recover damages. The defendants have the responsibility to prove what percentage of fault the other driver bears.  

Bus drivers must operate the bus in a reasonable manner that avoids injuring their passengers. When a bus driver or third party acts unreasonably or carelessly and injuries a passenger, the passenger can hold them responsible. The passenger injured due to the driver or third party’s negligence may recover for their damages. In the event another passenger caused the plaintiff’s injury, the plaintiff may hold them responsible also. Holding the Bus Company Liable Generally, employers are responsible for the actions of their employees committed within the scope of their employment. Due to employing the bus driver, the bus company is likely to be responsible when the bus driver caused the injury. When a bus driver carelessly operates the bus, they act within the scope of their employment. Additionally, the driver’s failure to properly secure luggage or equipment on the bus is a failure within the scope of their employment. Therefore, the bus company is liable for the plaintiff’s injuries. When suing a company for a bus accident, having Mr. Barousse’s experience on your side can make a successful outcome more likely.