Can I recover compensation if I slipped and fell inside a moving public bus in Florida?

Yes, you can pursue compensation if your fall was caused by an unreasonable hazard or negligent operation by the driver. As common carriers, transit operators must maintain bus aisles, entry steps, and handrails in a reasonably safe condition. Claims frequently involve standing water on worn flooring, broken handrails, or sudden, erratic swerving that throws a passenger off balance. Establishing liability requires proving that transit personnel created the danger or failed to address a known hazard within a reasonable timeframe. Jeffrey S. Altman examines maintenance logs, vehicle inspection reports, and interior video to support slip-and-fall claims aboard public transit.