Injured on a MARTA Bus, School Bus, or Charter? The Government Has Special Rules Designed to Protect Themselves — Not You.
Bus accident claims against government entities like MARTA have shorter deadlines, notice requirements, and sovereign immunity hurdles most victims don’t know about. Miss one, and your claim disappears. We know every rule — and every deadline.
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The Problem
Bus accidents are confusing. Government claims are worse.
External Problem
You were injured in a bus accident in Atlanta — as a MARTA passenger, a pedestrian, a motorist struck by a bus, or a passenger on a school bus, Greyhound, or charter. Bus accidents involve massive vehicles, severe injuries, and — when a government entity is involved — a maze of special legal requirements.
Internal Problem
You have no idea how to sue a government agency. You’ve heard about ‘sovereign immunity’ and wonder if you even can. You’re confused about which entity is responsible — the driver, MARTA, the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, a private contractor — and the clock is ticking on deadlines you don’t even know exist.
Philosophical Problem
Public transit operators — whether government agencies or private companies — have a heightened duty of care because they carry passengers who have no control over the vehicle. When they fail that duty, they should face accountability — not hide behind government protections.
The Villain
Sovereign immunity and bureaucratic barriers.
Claims against Georgia government entities require written notice within 12 months under O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5. Miss it, and your claim is barred forever.
Government entities have legal protections that limit when and how they can be sued — a maze most injury victims can’t navigate alone.
The driver may be employed by MARTA, a private contractor, or a county agency — each with different rules and insurance policies.
Meet Your Guide
Gunn Law Group — we know Georgia’s government tort claims process inside and out.
Empathy
Bus accidents are confusing enough without the added complexity of government claims. You shouldn’t have to become an expert in sovereign immunity to get compensated for injuries you didn’t cause.
Authority
Experience navigating Georgia’s government tort claims process.
Deep knowledge of ante-litem notice requirements for MARTA and other agencies.
We identify every responsible party — and every available insurance policy.
We act fast on evidence preservation because agencies don’t preserve data voluntarily.
The Plan
Three steps from the crash to compensation.
Step 01
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. Time matters in bus cases. We identify which entity is responsible and which deadlines apply — some as short as 6–12 months.
Step 02
We file all required government notices immediately while pulling dashcam footage, driver records, bus maintenance logs, witness statements, and medical records.
Georgia Bus Accident Law
The rules every bus accident victim needs to know.
Bus operators are ‘common carriers’ under Georgia law, owing the highest duty of care to passengers — extraordinary diligence to protect passenger safety.
Written notice to a government entity is required within 12 months of the incident. Failure to provide this notice bars the claim entirely.
MARTA operates as a state authority with specific claim procedures. There are notice and procedural requirements unique to MARTA that must be followed precisely.
Failure Stakes
What happens if you wait.
Ante-litem notice can be required within 6–12 months — far shorter than the 2-year personal injury statute of limitations.
Dashcam and surveillance video is often overwritten within days or weeks.
Without legal pressure, government agencies bury claims in bureaucracy.
Bus accident injuries — TBI, spinal damage, internal injuries — are typically severe.
Success Vision
What we fight for.
All medical expenses covered — emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation.
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity compensated.
Pain and suffering recognized — including long-term impact.
The responsible driver, agency, or contractor held accountable.
Every available insurance policy identified and pursued.
Bus accident victim? Government deadlines are shorter than you think. Don’t wait.
Call 888-BIG-GUNN now. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
FAQ
Georgia Bus Accident Questions
Yes, but MARTA is a state authority with specific notice and procedural rules. You must comply with ante-litem notice requirements within strict deadlines or your claim is barred. Call us immediately so we can file the notice on time.
Under O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5, claims against Georgia government entities require written notice within 12 months of the incident. Some entities have even shorter deadlines. Miss it, and your claim disappears — regardless of how strong it would have been.
Often all of them. The driver may be an employee of MARTA, a county school district, or a private contractor. Each potentially responsible party — and their insurance policy — is a separate source of recovery. We identify them all.
You have the same right to pursue compensation. If a government bus was involved, the ante-litem notice requirement still applies. Don’t assume normal accident rules apply — they often don’t when a government vehicle is involved.
School bus claims involve county school districts, which are government entities subject to ante-litem rules. Call immediately. Evidence — including driver logs, route data, and any onboard video — needs to be preserved before it’s overwritten.
Georgia’s general personal injury statute of limitations is two years, but ante-litem notice for government claims can be required within 12 months — and sometimes sooner. Don’t wait. The first deadline that applies is the one that controls.
