Nevada Bus Accident Attorneys

Has a member of your family been injured in an accident involving a hotel van, tourist bus, casino shuttle service or CAT (Citizens Area Transit) bus? Recovering full compensation for an injury or the loss of a loved one may be a long and complex process. At Harris & Harris Lawyers in Las Vegas, our attorneys have successfully pursued large claims against CAT and other private and public transportation companies. We serve clients in Nevada, California and Utah. If you would like to discuss an injury or wrongful death claim with a member of our firm, please contact our office to arrange a free and confidential consultation.

Factors leading to bus and van accidents

Nevada has experienced explosive growth in recent years, and, unfortunately, roads and parking lots have failed to keep up. For example, bus stops are typically located on the roadway, rather than on a pull off. If the bus driver then pulls out into traffic without warning, an unsuspecting motorist may have to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision, causing a chain reaction of car crashes behind him. The bus driver may, if a bicycle sails across an intersection, have to brake suddenly, throwing passengers out of their seats. Defective doors on the bus may close on a passenger who is exiting or entering. A driver may be in conversation with a passenger seated to the side and fail to see a hazard on the road. A child on a school bus may, as a result of negligent hiring, suffer harm at the hands of a bus garage employee, either being assaulted or being left on the bus alone.

As the factors involved in bus crashes and tour van collisions vary widely, so too do the injuries caused by them. We represent accident victims who suffer broken bones, road rash, slipped disks and other injuries. However, we have special knowledge in cases which involve catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries. Bus and van passengers are particularly susceptible to these catastrophic injuries as many times they are not secured by a seat belt and could be violently ejected from their seats in the event of a crash.

Compensation for injuries related to public transit

There may be a number of insurance policies and personal injury claims that apply to any bus accident case. We work to identify all sources of compensation for our client's losses. We also look at each case carefully and enlist the help of appropriate medical and scientific experts in order to accurately calculate the full extent of our client's loss and that our client's case is as strong as possible.

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf

Our fees are contingent on the success of your case - you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about a bus accident or tour van accident claim, please call 702.880.4529 or e-mail us to arrange a free, confidential consultation. We welcome attorney referrals, and serve clients in Utah, Nevada and California from our Las Vegas offices.

Harris & Harris Lawyers, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death