What Happens in a Bus Accident in Las Vegas, Nevada?


Recently, the Las Vegas bus system has blossomed into a comprehensive transportation system in the Las Vegas Valley.  Although it is named the Regional Transportation Commission or the ‘RTC’ for short, the Las Vegas bus system is actually privately operated by Veolia Transportation. The Las Vegas bus system has fast lines for locals to use, such as on Sahara Avenue. In addition to locals use, the bus system is heavily relied on by tourists, as an easy and cost-effective means of transportation along the infamous Las Vegas strip.

Bus accident injuries are much different than car accident injuries. If you are riding the bus and haven’t been lucky enough to grab a seat, you may be standing when an accident happens. So, when you fall, it’s your body hitting the harsh metal of the bus interior. Also, different from a car accident, when you are injured in a bus accident while sitting, there are no seat belts protecting you from injury. 

If the bus is at fault for the accident or injuries to its passengers, then the bus company will be liable for injuries sustained by a passenger. However, if a third party, such as another car or truck was the sole cause of the accident, then you would have to make a claim against the car or truck’s driver, not the bus. 

If you are injured in a bus accident, it is important to ask for an incident card, to document that you were on the bus when the accident occurred. All of the Las Vegas buses have video cameras, which will document the accident. As part of a comprehensive handling of all bus accident cases, we notify the bus company to preserve all video evidence. 

Of course, seeking immediate medical treatment if you are injured, is also the next step you must take after a bus accident. Your bus accident lawyer at von Magdenko & Associates, PLLC will make sure you get immediate medical attention at no out of pocket cost to you.

Next time, we will discuss discovery in semi-truck/big rig accidents.

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