School Bus Accidents
At The Nahon Firm PLC, we know how a personal injury or the
loss of a loved one can damage the quality of one's life. That is
why the Tennessee bus accident attorneys at The Nahon Firm, PLC are committed to
helping you recover the compensation you deserve in the wake
of recklessness or negligence by another party. In fact, our skilled
staff of personal injury attorneys has spent more than three
decades achieving successful legal outcomes for a wide range
of clients throughout Tennessee.
More than that though, we care deeply about our clients. Our
supportive, personal approach means that you will not be dealing
with the stress of a hurried, high-pressure legal consultation while
also coping with the aftermath of an accident. Instead, we will take the time to discuss your case with you, then devise the winning
strategy that you need.
In short, our clients always come first. We will fight for you until a
fair and just legal outcome can be achieved.
The urban populations around the United States is exploding and people frequently choose buses to get to work, school, school outings, or travel with a tour group. Each year there is an increase in the number of passengers utilizing buses as a means of transportation. Some of the most common bus transportation uses are: school buses, charter buses, commuter and metro buses and commercial common carriers.
In the United States, there are about 4,000 buses actively in use servicing the travel needs of several millions of travelers. The most popular commercial transport busing companies include: Greyhound, Capitol Trailways, and Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Tennessee bus accident victims are categorized as bus passenger or passengers in another vehicle or vehicles that have been involved in a bus-related collision. This also includes pedestrians or bicyclists that have been hit by a bus.
Causes of bus accidents may include:
- Drivers with inadequate training or experience
- Driver fatigue
- Bus driver negligence
- Driver criminal behavior
- Reckless driving
- Improper bus maintenance or the use of illegal replacement parts
- Bus overload or over weight limits
- Faulty, missing or illegal safety equipment
- Bus company negligence or ineffective oversight
One of the most dangerous accidents is the bus rollover accident. Buses the flip over or rollover cause passengers to be ejected resulting in severe, catastrophic injuries. A Tennessee bus accident lawyer is experienced with the bus industry, Tennessee law and regulations as well as all of the relevant federal transportation laws.
Injuries to bus accident passengers may include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Paralysis and spinal cord injury
- Whiplash
- Broken bones and fractures
- Head, neck or back trauma
- Loss of limbs
- Disfigurement
- Burns
- Soft tissue injury
- Internal bleeding
- Long term disability
- Wrongful death
Bus accident litigation is complex, but accident attorneys at The Nahon Firm, PLC helps accident victims through the legal process to help them acheive fair compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, disruption of earnings and other losses.
If you have been injured in a bus accident, or a loved one has been lost, use our free evaluation form to learn your rights. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney will contact you. Being involved in a bus accident can be life altering, and the sooner you contact us, the sooner we can help initiate the recovery you deserve.
With offices in Nashville, The Nahon Firm PLC has the experience
and resources necessary to investigate and resolve your case. Our
attorneys are adept negotiators who have the necessary trial
experience to obtain the best possible results for your personal
injury claim. |