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Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz

Knoxville Bus Accident Lawyers

Dedicated Lawyers Representing Knoxville Motor Vehicle Crash Victims

The wheels on the bus do indeed go around and around all through Knoxville and other East Tennessee cities. Tens of thousands of students travel through the city each day on school buses, and many others ride Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses to and from work and various other locations around town. Greyhound buses, charter buses, and Church buses are also common on Knoxville roadways. If you have been injured as a passenger on a bus or because a bus crashed into your vehicle, call Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz today to speak with an experienced Knoxville bus accident attorney. We are the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee, and we have a Knoxville office to serve those injured in Knox County. Our lawyers are dedicated to fighting for the rights of bus accident victims, and we have recovered over $1.5 billion in compensation for injured parties in Tennessee and across the South in more than 30 years of practice.

Seeking Compensation for Your Losses After a Bus Crash in Knoxville

Who is legally responsible after a bus accident in which you were riding on the bus? That depends on whose negligence caused or contributed to the accident. Of course, if the driver of a private passenger vehicle was at fault for the accident, his liability insurance coverage will be responsible for compensating you for your losses. If the at-fault driver is uninsured, you may be able to pursue an uninsured motorist claim with your own insurance carrier. In limited circumstances, the bus may carry uninsured motorist coverage to protect you in this situation.

Suppose the bus driver is at fault. If the bus driver committed a driving error such as rear-ending another vehicle or driving while fatigued or intoxicated, a bus accident lawyer in the Knoxville area should be able to show that the bus driver was negligent and should be held responsible for your losses. If the bus driver was cited for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or for violating a traffic law such as speeding, you may be able to seek recovery under a theory of negligence per se where negligence is presumed if a driver violated a traffic or safety law. In many cases, the employer (bus company) may be vicariously liable for any injuries caused by the negligent bus driver if the bus driver was acting within the course and scope of his employment at the time of the wreck.

Now suppose the bus driver’s error was not a result of negligence on his part, but was instead due to inadequate training by his employer. In that situation, the employer may be responsible for compensating you for your losses. Employers must ensure bus drivers are trained in the operation of these large vehicles. Special considerations must be taken into account when backing up and turning, for example.

What if the accident resulted from a tire blowout or due to mechanical problems with the bus? Who is responsible then? All Tennessee drivers are expected to maintain their vehicles in a reasonable working manner while operating them on roadways within the state. This includes buses. If the accident occurred due to inadequate maintenance of the bus, the bus owner may be directly liable for your injuries. If a crash ensued due to a defective part on the bus, a product liability claim may be asserted against the manufacturer of that component part.

The at-fault party in a bus accident will vary from case to case, depending on how the collision occurred. There are also situations in which multiple parties may share responsibility for the accident. Since these cases are often complex and fact-intensive, it is important to contact a bus accident attorney in Knoxville as soon as possible following your involvement in a bus accident so that the attorney can investigate all potential claims and sources of recovery and gather the necessary evidence to prove those claims. It may be necessary to interview eyewitnesses, speak with other passengers on the bus, visit the scene of the accident to gather physical evidence, and consult with an accident reconstruction expert to prove how the accident happened and who should be responsible for your injuries.

Discuss Your Bus Accident Claim with a Knoxville Attorney

If you have been injured in a bus crash, call our office today so that our Knoxville bus accident lawyers can investigate potential claims against the bus driver, the bus company, and the driver of the other vehicle, depending on how the accident happened. Our firm has been handling personal injury cases in Knox County for more than 30 years, and we have a skilled team of over 30 lawyers and 120 support staff members assisting injured parties in Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville, as well as other cities across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky. Call us toll-free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to set up a free consultation with an auto accident attorney. NST is the way to go if you were injured in a bus accident in Knoxville, TN.

Knoxville Office

Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz Personal Injury Attorneys
408 N. Cedar Bluff Road Suite 450
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: 865-684-1000

Our Knoxville Office

408 N. Cedar Bluff Road

Suite 450

Knoxville, TN 37923

Phone: 865-684-1000

Fax: 865-934-4364

Testimonials
- Climas B.
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"They stayed with my case until everything was resolved. My situation was complicated and they ensured things were in check from start to finish."
- Vicki L.
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"From start to finish it was a good experience. They listened and handled my case with compassion and care. I highly recommend them."
- Tasha S.
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"I was involved in a auto accident with my mother and she suggested NST to handle the case for us. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner."
Client Successes
$3,000,000.00
Obtained in tractor-trailer accident case for a husband and wife that suffered traumatic injuries.
$2,200,000.00
Recovered in car accident case against construction company in which our client suffered a traumatic brain injury.
$1,500,000.00
Received for a woman injured in car accident while on the job, who sustained numerous fractures and underwent several surgeries.
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