Q: I was injured in a car accident caused by a city bus driver. They are protected by a cap. Can I seek other damages?
The city has a $100,000 cap but my bills are well over that amount. Can I pursue punative damages and ask for pain and suffering?
A: An attorney who practices in the applicable jurisdiction could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear if this in Georgia or Alabama, as both appear in your question. Try to arrange a consult with an attorney in the jurisdiction where this took place. Move quickly because if you are dealing with a surface transit or other public carrier, you might be looking at short notice of claim requirements. Be mindful of whether those would apply in your jurisdiction. In terms of punitive damages, as a general matter in my experience, it often takes some form of egregious or deceitful conduct to open the door to those. Good luck
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