Las Vegas Bus Accident Lawyer
Traveling by bus is a popular mode of transportation in Las Vegas, Nevada. City buses, tour buses, and party buses often fill local highways and roadways. As common carriers, buses come with strict standards of care to ensure passenger safety. Unfortunately, not all companies and drivers take the responsibilities that come with it seriously. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a bus accident in Clark County, contact our Las Vegas accident lawyers. The bus company, the city, another driver, and/or other parties could be responsible for paying your damages.
Why Choose A Las Vegas Bus Accident Lawyer From Us?
Whether your bus crash will result in a claim against a private bus company or the city of Las Vegas, retain an attorney to smooth the legal process. A Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from our law firm at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can make all the difference in your claims experience.
We’ll handle the insurance companies, city representatives, and the complex web of regulations you must navigate to ensure successful bus accident cases and compensation on your behalf. You can focus on healing from your bus accident injuries, such as back injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or other injuries following a crash.
What Causes Bus Accidents In Las Vegas, Nevada?
Finding out why your bus crash happened is the first step in obtaining financial recovery. Our bus accident attorneys will investigate your crash to determine if distracted driving, another driver, a passenger, the bus company, or the bus manufacturer caused your wreck. From there, we can file a claim against the appropriate party/parties. A private bus company could be liable for your accident on a charter or party bus in Las Vegas, while the city could be liable on a public bus. We will also handle the negotiation and compensation with the insurance company.
Can You File Bus Accident Claims Against A Governmentt Agency in the City of Las Vegas?
The city of Las Vegas owns the Monorail, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada bus system, complimentary trams throughout the Strip, and shuttle services to and from hotels to casinos, and resorts. If your accident occurred on any of these buses, trains, or shuttles, you might have grounds to file a liability claim against the city itself. Bus accident victims of school bus accidents from public schools in the Clark County School District may also have claims against government entities.
A case against the city could be possible if the city was negligent in some way that caused the accident, such as a failure to maintain its bus fleet. The city could also be vicariously liable for the negligence of a bus driver or other city employees. The claims process against the government agencies in Nevada isn’t much different from standard personal injury claims, which is why a personal injury attorney from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is the right choice.
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Las Vegas Bus Accident Case?
The statute of limitations is the same: a time limit of two years from the date of the bus crash. However, the filing process is different when dealing with bus companies, and you should seek assistance from a Las Vegas bus accident attorney.
To bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the city of Las Vegas for public or school buses, you will need to file a written, signed notice with the Nevada State Board of Examiners. The notice must include the amount of damages you wish to recover, as well as a description of the accident and why you think the state is responsible.
The state board will review the claim and either accept it and offer a settlement or deny it, at which point the claimant will have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the city. A Las Vegas wrongful death lawyer can help you with the details involving a claim for the loss of a loved one.
Get Help for Your Las Vegas Bus Accident Claim
For more information about how our attorneys can help you recieve the compensation you deserve, contact us online or at (702) 560-5520 today. You can book a free case review with one of our expert bus accident lawyers.