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Little Rock Bus Accident Lawyers

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Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2023 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Full Service Personal Injury Law Firm Serving Little Rock Motor Vehicle Crash Victims

Like many large cities, Little Rock has a number of buses on its roadways at any given time. Rock Region Metro city buses operate on 22 fixed routes around the city each day, and public school buses carrying students can be seen around town in the morning and afternoon hours during the school year. Greyhound buses also regularly commute through the city as people board and disembark at the local bus station on East Washington Avenue. If you have been involved in a bus collision, you should contact the Little Rock bus accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz today for a free consultation. Our firm has been assisting bus accident victims in the South for more than 30 years now, and our efforts have secured more than $1.5 billion in compensation for our clients and their families.

Who Is Responsible for Your Injuries After a Bus Accident in Little Rock, AR?

After a bus accident, like any other motor vehicle accident, the negligent party will typically be legally and financially responsible for the accident. In this situation, one or more parties may be at fault. The accident could result from the negligence of the bus driver or the driver of another vehicle, or it could be a combination thereof. The bus driver may have been speeding or driving distracted. In that case, your claim would be against the bus driver. The driver of another vehicle may have disregarded a stop sign, striking the bus, and then your claim would be against the driver of that vehicle. It is possible for multiple drivers to be at fault for a single collision.

Your claim may even be against the bus company. If the bus driver was negligently operating the bus during the course and scope of his employment, his employer may be vicariously liable for your injuries. You may also have claims against the employer directly for negligence if the bus driver was unfit for the position or improperly trained. A bus accident lawyer in Little Rock can advise you on the full scope of your options.

What if the bus company failed to perform necessary maintenance on the bus and this caused the accident? Under Arkansas and federal law, buses are required to be kept in a safe operating condition, and this duty includes routine inspection and maintenance of tires, brakes, and lights. Suppose a bus has a tire blowout and overturns because the tires were old and in poor condition. In this case, you may have a claim against the bus company for its inadequate maintenance of the vehicle. If the blowout occurs because the tires were defective, then you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the tire or bus manufacturer.

Determining who is at fault after a bus accident will often depend on the known facts and the evidence available. In many cases, the at-fault party may be reluctant to step forward and accept responsibility for the collision, especially if it was severe or resulted in multiple people getting hurt. The bus driver may be afraid of losing his job and may try to place blame on another driver. The other driver may be afraid of criminal repercussions and deny fault as well. If neither party is willing to own up to the accident, then you may be stuck in the middle with no clear road to financial recovery. This can be problematic if you were seriously injured, or in the context of a Little Rock School District bus accident, if your child was hurt.

In any case, it is critical to have an experienced personal injury attorney in the Little Rock area on your side to obtain evidence from the scene of the accident, interview eyewitnesses, consult with accident reconstruction experts if necessary, and otherwise assist in proving liability against the parties that are responsible. Bus accidents present opportunities for multiple parties to engage in a swearing match, all pointing the finger at each other. Properly investigating the case can allow you to recover full compensation for your losses, which may include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Call NST for a Free Consultation with a Little Rock Bus Accident Lawyer Today

Since buses are large and difficult to operate, collisions involving them occur throughout the year. Further, as buses usually have no seatbelts or airbags, injuries resulting from bus collisions are common. If you are a bus accident victim or a loved one was hurt while riding on a bus, contact Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz to see if our firm can assist you in obtaining fair compensation for your bodily injuries and out of pocket expenses. We have more than 30 attorneys and 120 support staff members assisting clients throughout Little Rock. Call us toll-free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation with an auto accident attorney. NST is the way to go.

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Little Rock Office
425 W Capitol Ave, Ste. 1535
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-435-0000

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Little Rock, AR 72211

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Little Rock, AR 72201

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