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Who’s Liable If You Get Injured As A Passenger On A Bus?

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If you were injured while riding a bus, you might be wondering who is liable for the accident. Depending on the circumstances, there could be several parties who are responsible for your injuries and subsequent damages. In this blog post, we’ll explore who can be held liable in a bus accident and what steps you should take if you were injured as a passenger.

Contact our Paradise bus accident lawyer at Cameron Law to help you recover the compensation you deserve if you were injured while riding a bus. Our experienced and dedicated attorney helps injured bus passengers every step of the way to ensure that all liable parties are held accountable.

Potentially Liable Parties in a Bus Accident

The first step in determining liability for a bus accident is to identify all of the potentially liable parties. These parties can include:

  • The bus driver. In most cases, any negligence or recklessness on the part of the driver will render them liable for any injuries sustained by passengers during an accident.
  • The other driver involved in the accident. If another vehicle was involved in the crash, then that driver could also be held liable for any resulting injuries or damages to passengers of the bus.
  • The bus company. The bus company could potentially be held liable if they failed to properly maintain their buses or if they hired an unqualified driver to operate one of their vehicles.
  • The bus owner (if different than the bus company). If someone owns multiple buses and leases them out to companies or individuals, they might be considered partially responsible for any accidents involving those buses as well as any injuries suffered by passengers in those vehicles.
  • Vehicle and parts manufacturers whose products failed during an accident and caused injury to passengers on board the bus (e.g., brakes, tires).
  • A government entity that owns or maintains roads/highways where a bus crash took place might also bear some responsibility if its negligence contributed directly to the accident itself (e.g., poor road maintenance leading to potholes or other hazardous conditions). Under Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.035, all tort claims against government entities and employees are capped at $200,000.

Consider contacting a bus accident lawyer to help you investigate the circumstances of your accident and determine liable parties.

What to Do if You Were Injured as a Passenger on a Bus?

If you were injured in a bus accident as a passenger, it is important to take the following steps: seek medical attention immediately, take photos of any damages to the bus and other vehicles or property involved in the accident, and record witness contact information.

Additionally, contact an experienced attorney who can help you determine who is liable for your injuries and guide you through the claims process. You should also keep detailed records of all medical expenses related to your accident. That way, if you pursue a claim against a negligent party who is responsible for your injuries, they will be held accountable for their actions.

Contact Cameron Law to Get Legal Help

Knowing who is at fault in a bus accident can help you understand your legal rights and options if you were injured as a passenger on board one of these vehicles. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that each case is unique and that determining liability can often require extensive investigation by experienced professionals such as personal injury attorneys.

If you have been injured while riding on a bus, speak with our lawyer at Cameron Law. Daven P. Cameron has years of experience helping injured victims, including bus passengers, fight for the financial recovery they deserve. Call 702-745-4545 today to set up a free consultation.

Source:

leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html#NRS041Sec035

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