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You Were Hurt in a Bus Accident. Now What?

Big Companies, Big Legal Teams, Big Problems—But You’re Not Alone

If you were injured in a bus accident in Las Vegas, you’re facing a tougher fight than most accident victims. Bus accidents are different. Multiple people get hurt. Injuries are often serious because buses don’t have seatbelts. And figuring out who’s responsible—the bus driver, the bus company, the government, or another driver—can be incredibly complicated.

Whether you were riding an RTC public bus, a tour bus on the Strip, a casino shuttle, or a school bus, you’re now dealing with big companies or government agencies that have large legal teams whose job is to pay you as little as possible. You need someone on your side who knows how to fight back, who understands Nevada’s special rules for bus accidents, and who won’t back down when facing powerful defendants.

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Who Can Be Sued After a Bus Accident?

Bus accidents are complicated because more than one person or company might be responsible. Here’s who we can sue:

The Bus Driver – If the driver was texting, speeding, or driving recklessly, they’re at fault. But usually we sue the bus company, not just the driver.

The Bus Company – Casino shuttles, tour buses, and hotel shuttles are run by private companies. These companies are responsible when their drivers mess up. They’re also liable if they didn’t maintain the bus or hired a bad driver.

The RTC (Government) – The RTC runs Las Vegas city buses. You can sue the government, but it’s different. You only have 6 months to file a claim – not 2 years like normal accidents. This deadline is much shorter.

Bus Manufacturers – If bad brakes, tires, or steering caused the crash, we can sue the company that made the bus.

Maintenance Companies – If someone was supposed to fix the bus but didn’t do their job, they can be sued.

Other Drivers – If a car hit the bus or made it crash, that driver is responsible too.

Property Owners – If the bus stop was dangerous, had no lights, or was unsafe, the property owner might be liable.

Most bus accidents involve multiple responsible parties. We find everyone who’s at fault so you get the most money possible.

What Should I Do After a Bus Accident in Las Vegas?

If you’re injured in a bus accident, what you do in the next few hours matters. Here are the critical steps to protect your health and your legal rights:

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Step 1: Get to safety

After a bus accident in Las Vegas, your first priority is to ensure your safety. If possible, move at least 100 feet away from the accident scene to avoid potential hazards like fuel leaks or oncoming traffic. However, if you’re unable to move, stay in your seat and wait for emergency responders to arrive. Pedestrians involved in the accident should move to the nearest sidewalk or safe area. Remember, your safety comes first in the chaotic aftermath of a bus collision.

Step 2: Call the police

Contacting law enforcement is a critical step after a Las Vegas bus accident. Dial 911 for emergencies or the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s non-emergency number (311) for less severe situations. Request that a traffic division officer respond, as they have specialized training in accident investigation. At the scene, ask for a copy of the police report number – you’ll need this for your records and potential legal proceedings. In Nevada, if the bus driver doesn’t report the accident, you’re legally required to do so if there are injuries or significant property damage.

Step 3: Seek medical attention

Even if you feel unharmed after a bus accident in Las Vegas, it’s crucial to seek medical attention. Some injuries, such as whiplash or internal bleeding, may not be immediately apparent. Request a full body scan or MRI to detect any hidden injuries. Keep all medical records, including diagnoses, treatment plans, and bills, as they’ll be essential for any future legal action. Follow up with your primary care physician within 72 hours of the accident to ensure all injuries are documented and treated properly.

Step 4: Document the accident

Thorough documentation is vital after a Las Vegas bus accident. Use your smartphone to take photos from multiple angles, including close-ups of damages and wide shots of the entire scene. Note down the bus number, route, and any visible company information. Record weather conditions, road signs, and traffic signals, as these details can be crucial in determining liability. Write a detailed account of the events, including what you were doing before the accident. If possible, try to obtain a copy of the bus’s onboard camera footage, as most Las Vegas buses are equipped with them.

Step 5: Be cautious with communication

After a bus accident in Las Vegas, be mindful of what you say and to whom. Avoid discussing fault or apologizing, as these statements can be used against you later. Refrain from posting about the accident on social media, as insurance companies often monitor these platforms for information that could weaken your claim. It’s also wise to politely decline giving a recorded statement to any insurance company until you’ve consulted with a legal professional.

Step 6: Gather witness information

Witnesses can play a crucial role in your Las Vegas bus accident case. Ask any bystanders or fellow passengers for their contact information and if they’re willing to provide written statements. With their consent, you can even record their testimonies on your phone. Don’t overlook the importance of other bus passengers – they’re often key witnesses. Additionally, look for potential video evidence from nearby businesses or traffic cameras, as this can provide invaluable support for your case.

Step 7: Preserve Evidence

Preserving evidence is crucial for building a strong bus accident case in Las Vegas. Keep the clothes you were wearing during the accident unwashed, as they may contain important evidence. Save all receipts related to the accident, including transportation costs to medical appointments. Start a daily journal documenting your pain levels and how the injury impacts your daily life. This detailed record can be invaluable in demonstrating the full extent of your damages.

CRITICAL: If this was an RTC bus, you only have 6 months to file a claim notice – not 2 years. Call us immediately so we don’t miss this deadline.Retry

Common Bus Accident Injuries in Las Vegas

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

When a bus stops suddenly or crashes, passengers hit their heads on seats, windows, or poles. This causes brain injuries ranging from concussions to severe brain damage. You might have memory problems, trouble thinking clearly, personality changes, or speech problems. Many victims suffer chronic headaches, balance issues, and sleep problems. Brain injuries from bus accidents can be permanent and life-changing.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Bus accidents can break your back or neck, causing paralysis. Some victims lose the ability to walk and need wheelchairs for life. Spinal cord injuries mean lifelong medical care, expensive equipment, and home modifications. Many Las Vegas bus accident victims with spine injuries can never return to work or live independently again.

Broken Bones and Fractures

Broken bones are extremely common in bus crashes. Passengers often break arms, legs, hips, ribs, wrists, and facial bones. These fractures require surgery, months of recovery, and multiple medical procedures. Many victims have chronic pain, limited mobility, and can’t return to physical jobs. Bus accident fractures often mean permanent disability.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Bus accidents cause whiplash, severe sprains, torn muscles, and ligament damage. These injuries cause lasting pain even though you can’t see them. Victims suffer ongoing pain, need physical therapy for months, and may develop chronic conditions. Soft tissue injuries from Las Vegas bus accidents are often underestimated but cause real, long-term problems.

Internal Injuries

The impact of a bus crash can damage your organs, cause internal bleeding, puncture lungs, or injure your abdomen. These injuries are life-threatening and often require emergency surgery. Internal injuries aren’t visible but can be deadly. Many bus accident victims don’t realize they have internal damage until hours later.

Psychological Trauma (PTSD)

Bus accidents cause serious emotional injuries, not just physical ones. Many victims develop PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of riding buses again. These psychological injuries affect your job, relationships, and quality of life. Mental health treatment after a bus accident is expensive and necessary. Emotional trauma from Las Vegas bus crashes is real and deserves compensation.

Common Causes of Bus Accidents in Las Vegas

Bus accidents in Las Vegas hurt multiple passengers at once because buses are so large. Understanding what causes these crashes is important for your legal case.

Driver Fatigue

Las Vegas runs 24/7, and so do the buses. Bus drivers work long shifts on round-the-clock routes. Tired drivers have slower reactions, make poor decisions, and can even fall asleep at the wheel. Driver fatigue is one of the top causes of Las Vegas bus accidents.

Inadequate Driver Training

Many bus drivers don’t get proper training on handling large vehicles, especially on busy tourist routes like the Strip. Poor training leads to accidents when drivers don’t know how to navigate tight spaces, handle emergencies, or deal with heavy passenger loads. Tour bus companies are often guilty of rushing drivers through training.

Passenger Distraction

Rowdy passengers, fights on the bus, or people bothering the driver can pull the driver’s attention away from the road. This is especially common on late-night RTC buses and casino shuttles when passengers are drunk. Distracted drivers cause serious accidents.

Improper Bus Maintenance

Bus companies that skip regular maintenance put passengers at risk. In Las Vegas’s extreme heat, buses need frequent brake checks, tire inspections, and cooling system maintenance. When companies cut corners on maintenance, brakes fail, tires blow out, and engines overheat – causing crashes.

Sudden Stops or Starts

When a bus driver slams on the brakes or accelerates hard, passengers get thrown around inside. You don’t need a collision to get seriously hurt. Standing passengers fall, seated passengers hit their heads, and people holding handrails get injured. These sudden-stop accidents are very common on Las Vegas buses.

Buses are huge and have massive blind spots. When drivers change lanes or turn without checking their blind spots properly, they hit cars, motorcycles, or pedestrians. Blind spot accidents happen frequently on busy Las Vegas streets where buses share lanes with heavy traffic.

Bus accidents in Las Vegas present unique challenges due to the city’s 24/7 tourism industry and diverse public transportation system. Understanding the specific type of accident you’ve been involved in is crucial for building a strong case. Here are the main categories of bus-related accidents we handle, with insights particular to Las Vegas:

Passengers injured in bus crashes or rollovers

Las Vegas’s busy streets and high tourist traffic increase the risk of bus accidents. Accidents involving these airport shuttles, tour buses, and city transit buses can be complicated because buses are considered “common carriers”. This means the buses’ operators require a higher duty of care.

Additionally, Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law can affect compensation if a passenger or second-driver is found partially at fault. Our Las Vegas bus accident lawyers are well-versed in these injury claims.

Injuries from bus equipment malfunctions

Las Vegas’s extreme heat can accelerate wear and tear on bus equipment, leading to more frequent malfunctions. We’ve handled cases involving sudden door closures due to sensor failures in high temperatures, air conditioning breakdowns leading to heat-related injuries, and wheelchair lift failures exacerbated by sand and dust accumulation.

These cases often require expert testimony to prove negligence in maintenance or manufacturing. Our team works with specialized engineers familiar with desert climate impacts on bus equipment to build strong cases for our clients.

Assaults or crimes on buses

While Las Vegas is generally safe for tourists, its 24-hour activity can increase security risks on buses, especially late at night. When handling these these cases, we consider the adequacy of lighting at bus stops in high-crime areas, the presence or absence of security cameras on buses and at transit centers, and the response times of security personnel in different parts of the city.

Our attorneys are familiar with Las Vegas Metro Police Department crime statistics and can use this data to support claims of inadequate security measures.

Did a bus hit your car?

Las Vegas’s grid system and wide boulevards create unique traffic patterns that can contribute to bus accidents. In these cases, we analyze the impact of dedicated bus lanes on traffic flow and accident rates.

We also consider how casino-area congestion affects bus maneuverability and the role of distracted driving, particularly in tourist-heavy areas. Our Las Vegas bus accident attorneys understand how these local factors can influence liability in collision cases.

Bus hit pedestrian or cyclist accidents

Las Vegas has been working to become more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, but challenges remain. In these cases, we consider the effectiveness of recent infrastructure improvements, such as pedestrian bridges on the Strip.

We also examine how bus routes intersect with popular tourist walking paths and the impact of ride-share services on pedestrian behavior around bus stops. Our team stays informed about Las Vegas’s evolving urban planning to better advocate for accident victims.

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If you’ve been injured in an accident in Las Vegas or anywhere in Southern Nevada, we’re here to help. Visit our office at 400 S 7th St, Suite 490, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or if you can’t travel due to your injuries, we’ll come to you—at your home, hospital, or wherever is most convenient.

Call us at (702) 867-8900 or contact us through our website to schedule your free consultation. We’ll listen to what happened, explain your legal options in plain language, and answer all your questions. No pressure, no fees unless we win your case.

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Frequently asked questions for Las Vegas bus accident lawyers

What is a Las Vegas bus accident lawyer?

A Las Vegas bus accident lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in representing victims of bus accidents in the Las Vegas area. These attorneys have expertise in Nevada traffic laws, personal injury claims, and the unique aspects of cases involving public transportation or commercial bus companies. They help clients navigate the complex legal process of seeking compensation for injuries and damages resulting from bus accidents.

What are some things that a Las Vegas bus accident lawyer can do for you?

A Las Vegas bus accident lawyer can:

Investigate the accident and gather evidence
Identify all liable parties (e.g., bus driver, bus company, manufacturers)
Handle all communication with insurance companies
Calculate the full extent of your damages, including future costs
Negotiate settlements on your behalf
Represent you in court if a fair settlement can’t be reached
Ensure you meet all legal deadlines and file proper documentation

What are the steps to file a bus accident lawsuit?

The steps to file a bus accident lawsuit in Las Vegas are:

Seek medical attention and document injuries
Consult with a bus accident attorney
Investigate the accident and gather evidence
File a claim with relevant insurance companies
Attempt to negotiate a settlement
If settlement fails, file a lawsuit in court
Engage in the discovery process
Attend mediation or arbitration (if required)
Go to trial if a settlement isn’t reached
Collect your compensation if you win your case

How are bus accidents different from other car accidents?

Bus accidents differ from other car accidents in several ways:

Buses are considered “common carriers” and held to a higher standard of care
Multiple parties may be liable, including government entities
There are often many injured victims, complicating claims
Buses lack safety features like seatbelts, potentially causing more severe injuries
Special laws and shorter claim filing deadlines may apply, especially for public buses
The size and weight of buses can lead to more catastrophic accidents
Investigations are often more complex due to the involvement of commercial or government entities

Informative bus accident Articles

LAS VEGAS BUS ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Insurance companies are quick to call after a bus crash—but their offers rarely reflect the true cost of your injuries. That’s where the experience of a skilled legal team makes all the difference.

At Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers, we’ve handled hundreds of complex bus accident claims in Las Vegas. We understand Nevada’s public transit laws, RTC regulations, and the tactics insurance companies use to minimize payouts. Whether through tough negotiation or courtroom litigation, we fight for the full compensation bus accident victims need to recover and move forward.

DRIVER ERROR CAUSES MOST BUS ACCIDENTS

71% of all bus accidents are caused by bus driver error, including distracted driving, fatigue, and failure to follow traffic laws.

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NO SEATBELTS = SERIOUS INJURIES

78% of bus passengers injured in crashes were not wearing seatbelts—because most buses don't have them. This is why injuries are often severe even in minor accidents.

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STANDING PASSENGERS AT HIGHEST RISK

42% of bus passenger injuries occur when passengers are standing or moving inside the bus during sudden stops or turns—no collision needed.

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Areas We Cover

Serving accident victims throughout Southern Nevada, we provide dedicated legal representation to clients in communities across the region. No matter where your accident occurred, you have access to experienced local accident attorneys who know Nevada law and procedure. Below are just some of the cities and neighborhoods we service nearby: