Who’s liable in a public transit bus accident? The bus driver, the public transit agency, another motorist, or other parties can be held liable for a public transit bus accident.
Following such an incident, speak with a Las Vegas bus accident lawyer from Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers, and we can investigate your case and identify any liable parties.
The Bus Driver Can Be Held Liable for a Public Transit Bus Accident
In terms of who is liable in a public transit bus accident, the bus driver can be at fault if they act carelessly or recklessly. For example, if a bus driver is speeding or distracted, they may not be able to stop in time to prevent an accident. In this instance, the driver can be held responsible for the incident.
The team at Shook & Stone values Nevada bus safety. If you’ve been injured in a bus crash and the bus driver is responsible, we can help you pursue compensation for your losses from the incident through a claim or lawsuit.
We have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. If you want to find out what your case could be worth, we encourage you to reach out. At this point, we can evaluate your bus accident, see if a bus driver or other parties are liable, and, if warranted, seek compensatory damages on your behalf. Reach out to us for more information.
The Public Transit Agency Can Be to Blame for Your Accident
Sometimes, a public transit agency is at fault for an accident. This agency can be liable through vicarious liability for employee mistakes. Alternatively, it can be directly responsible for poor training or other issues that contribute to an accident.
As you think about who can be liable for your public transit bus accident, it pays to consult with the attorneys at Shook & Stone. We can answer any questions you have about the average bus accident settlement in Las Vegas and other legal topics. Outside of this, if you want to ask for damages from a public transit agency for a bus accident, we can help you do just that.
Generally, if you want to sue someone for injuries from a bus accident, you have two years to file your lawsuit, per Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 11.190. Our attorneys can explain the statute of limitations for your case and request compensation accordingly.
A Motorist Can Be at Fault for a Bus Collision
There are instances when a motorist is the party that’s liable for a public transit bus collision. If a motorist runs a red light, runs a stop sign, or commits other negligent acts, they can crash their vehicle into a bus. When this happens, the motorist’s actions can lead to an accident involving multiple vehicles.
Shook & Stone provides a personal injury settlement calculator and other tools and resources to those who’ve been harmed in bus accidents caused by negligent motorists. If you get hurt in this type of accident, we can help you obtain compensation through an insurance claim.
Ideally, the insurance company of a liable motorist offers a fair settlement encompassing your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident losses. Yet if that doesn’t happen, we are unafraid to take your case to trial and argue for damages before a judge or jury.
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Several Other Parties Can Be Liable for Public Transit Bus Accidents
At Shook & Stone, we can interview witnesses who saw your bus accident, review police reports, and do other things to assess liability. Based on our investigation, we can see whether any of these parties are to blame for your accident:
- Bus manufacturer
- Bus parts manufacturer
- Bus mechanic or maintenance company
Regardless of who is liable for your public transit bus crash, we can prepare an argument centered on negligence. In your argument, we want to illustrate that any responsible parties breached their duty of care to you, resulting in your accident, injuries, and damages.
You Can Be Held Liable for a Public Transit Bus Accident
Per NRS 41.141, Nevada has a modified comparative negligence rule that can apply to bus accident lawsuits. If you’ve been injured in a bus accident and are partly liable, a judge or jury can award partial damages or none at all.
Under modified comparative negligence, if you are 50% or less to blame for a bus crash, the court can reduce your damages by your percentage of fault. On the other hand, if you’re more than 50% liable, you cannot recover damages.
Shook & Stone can give you information about modified comparative negligence and other topics relating to your bus accident case. If you proceed with a lawsuit, we can use witness statements, police reports, video footage of your bus crash, and other evidence to prove to a judge or jury that you should receive compensation for your accident losses.
Legal Standards to Consider if You Want to Sue Someone Liable for a Public Transit Bus Accident
Nevada law recognizes certain duties that can apply to common carriers and their passengers, particularly with respect to transportation-related risks. If a public transit system or its employees breach a duty of care and that breach causes a passenger’s injuries, the passenger can have grounds to pursue compensation.
Claims against a government-run transit agency can be subject to additional procedural requirements under Nevada law. The Shook & Stone team can explain these requirements and how they can impact your case.
Our personal injury attorneys can teach you about legal standards that relate to your bus accident case. If you are interested in learning what a bus accident claim or lawsuit entails or are ready to seek compensation through one, we’re here to help.
Get Our Attorneys on Your Side for Your Bus Accident Case
Allow the bus accident attorneys at Shook & Stone to help you with your case. We can detail who can be held responsible for a public transit bus accident.
If you have grounds for a bus collision claim or lawsuit, we can assist you with your compensation request. To get started, schedule a free consultation.
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