Summerlin Accident Attorneys
Bus accident lawsuits can be complex cases, which often involve suing the government. They can involve very serious injuries and there may be multiple victims seeking compensation. You need an attorney who has experience with bus accidents, knows how to successfully sue government entities, and has a history of standing up to formidable opponents, all the way through trial. Please, talk to the Summerlin bus accident claims attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little right away.
Types of Buses
The type of bus involved in your accident will affect which rules and regulations apply, how your case must be handled, and the amount of time you have to take legal action. Many type of buses are owned, operated, or contracted by a government entity. That means you will have to give notice of your intent to sue within a very short period of time after your accident.
Types of buses include:
- Public transportation/Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) bus
- Airport shuttle
- Charter bus
- Tour bus
- Casino bus
- Greyhound bus
- School bus
- Military bus
- Department of Corrections bus
Types and Causes of Bus Accidents
Bus accidents can involve bus passengers only, pedestrians, or people in other vehicles. Types of bus accidents include:
- Bus vs. pedestrian accident
- Bus vs. another vehicle
- Single vehicle bus accidents
- Hit and run of bus passengers boarding or exiting the bus
- Slip and fall on a bus or while entering or exiting the bus
- Injuries to bus passengers caused by sudden starts and stops
- Rollover
The cause of your bus accident will point us to the potential responsible party or parties. Common bus accident causes include:
- Inadequately maintained bus
- Defective bus
- Intoxicated bus driver
- Improperly trained or licensed bus driver
- Illegal passing of school buses
- Reckless driving
- Excessive speed
- Negligence on the part of other drivers
- Dangerous bus stop design
- Other roadway defects, such as malfunctioning traffic signals
Bus accident cases are very complex and require the skill of experienced attorneys. To schedule your free initial consultation and learn more about your legal rights, please call the Summerlin bus accident claims attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We represent Nevada bus accident victims and their families on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if we recover money for you. There are strict time limits for filing bus accident lawsuits. Please, do not wait until it is too late. Call us today.
