Bus accidents in Texas involve municipal transit buses, school buses, charter buses, and intercity coaches. Because buses carry many passengers, a single accident can injure dozens. Bus operators owe a heightened duty of care as common carriers. Claims against government-operated buses (city transit) are subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act, which imposes shorter notice requirements and limited damages.
Get My Free Bus Accident Estimate →The two-year statute of limitations applies, but claims against government entities require filing a notice of claim within 6 months. The Texas Tort Claims Act caps damages against government entities. For private bus operators, standard negligence rules and comparative fault apply. Common carrier liability may impose a higher duty of care on bus operators.
Statute of Limitations
2 Years
Comparative Fault
51% Bar Rule
Damage Caps
No Cap
Minor bus accident injuries settle for $15,000 to $40,000. Moderate injuries range from $50,000 to $200,000. Severe injuries can result in settlements of $200,000 to $1,000,000+.
| Severity | Typical Settlement Range |
|---|---|
| Minor Injury | $15,000 |
| Moderate Injury | $50,000 - $200,000 |
| Severe / Catastrophic | $200,000 - $1,000,000+ |
These ranges are based on publicly available Texas verdict and settlement data. Actual outcomes vary based on specific facts and circumstances.
Whiplash, Broken Bones (Fractures), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Back Injury, Neck Injury, Knee Injury, Soft Tissue Injury
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Bus accident settlements vary from $15,000 for minor injuries to over $1,000,000 for catastrophic cases. Government bus claims may be capped under the Texas Tort Claims Act at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury.
You must file a notice of claim with the government entity within 6 months of the accident. Then you have 2 years to file a lawsuit. Failure to provide timely notice can bar your claim entirely.
Yes. Bus passengers can sue the bus operator, the driver, and any other at-fault parties. As a common carrier, the bus company owes passengers a heightened duty of care.
School bus accidents may involve government immunity issues under the Texas Tort Claims Act. Damages may be capped, and strict notice requirements apply. Consult an attorney immediately to preserve your rights.
Yes. Bus companies operating as common carriers owe passengers the highest degree of care. This heightened duty makes it easier to prove negligence compared to ordinary vehicle accident cases.
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