Can I recover compensation if I was thrown and injured by a sudden stop on a public bus in Florida?

Yes, but Florida law requires showing that the stop was unusually abrupt, violent, and unnecessary. Because routine motion is expected on transit vehicles, an injured rider must establish an actionable "jerk and jolt" caused by driver negligence rather than normal traffic conditions. Proving liability typically involves: 1. Preserving interior onboard camera footage that shows the physical impact of the stop. 2. Securing the transit agency's electronic event data recorder (telematics) to evaluate speed and braking force. 3. Gathering testimony from fellow passengers who were also thrown or displaced. The Altman Law Firm investigates these incidents to establish whether the bus operator breached their legal duty of care.