Commercial and Charter Vehicle Accidents

Las Vegas Commercial Vehicle Accident Explains Legal Pathway for Getting Compensated

Commercial and charter vehicle travel, such as on buses, is a common way to get around Las Vegas, Nevada and the rest of the country. It is an affordable and more convenient alternative to flying.

But despite all of the benefits that commercial and charter vehicle travel offer, it is possible to suffer a serious injury if the driver of the vehicle is negligent, or if the charter vehicle company has not maintained the vehicle according to Nevada regulatory standards.

Common Reasons for Commercial and Charter Vehicle Accidents

Commercial and charter vehicle accidents can occur in many situations. You could be riding as a passenger on the Las Vegas Strip. You also could be a pedestrian or the occupant of another vehicle that the commercial vehicle hits.

Similar to commercial tractor trailer drivers, commercial and charter vehicle drivers need to be competent and well trained to carry out their driving tasks safely. They need to have had background checks and gotten good training to offer a safe atmosphere and safe traveling for all passengers.

Some of the most common reasons that accidents happen with these vehicles related to the drivers are:

• Driver negligence
• Poor security on the bus leading to assaults and injuries
• Bus or charter vehicle operation on a dangerous road or interstate
• Driving the vehicle during clearly dangerous weather conditions
• Drugged or drunk driving
• Fatigued driving
• Poor maintenance of the bus and its equipment

The size and weight of commercial and charter vehicles make them a particular risk for cars around them as well as the passengers inside it. These vehicles take longer to stop and turn; a poorly trained driver can easily make a mistake with these cumbersome vehicles, which can lead to a crash or rollover with serious personal injuries.

Also, commercial vehicles weigh thousands of pounds more than regular passenger vehicles. This means that vital safety equipment, such as brakes, need to be properly maintained at all times. Maintenance and care for commercial and charter vehicles can be a low priority for company owners. Their focus is often on profits first, and this can cause poor maintenance that involves serious crashes and injuries.

Common Carrier Regulations

Nevada common carrier laws regulate businesses that provide transportation services. Thus, commercial and charter vehicles fall under these common carrier laws. A common carrier can be a public or private company and is regulated by local, state, and federal laws.

Because they offer transportation services to the public for money, common carrier businesses have a high legal responsibility to demonstrate the highest standard of care and vigilance for passenger safety. Not adhering to these rules is usually considered negligence, and the common carrier can be held liable for damages in court.

If the accident is due to fatigue, maintenance failure, tire failure or poor driver training, you (through your Las Vegas personal injury attorney) can hold the carrier liable for damages under wrongful death or personal injury tort law. When there are small children on the charter vehicle, the company owes an even higher degree of care, higher than that of adults.

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Common carriers must use the highest duty of care when they are servicing, inspecting and maintaining their vehicles for moving passengers from place to place. They are required to adopt devices, designs, and equipment that are accepted to improve passenger safety. If they do not, they can be held liable for passenger injuries in an accident.

Hurt in a Commercial or Charter Vehicle Accident? Contact LV Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one was seriously hurt in a commercial or charter vehicle accident, you could be dealing with major injuries, including head trauma, spinal injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, and mental and physical suffering. Additionally, you probably have thousands of dollars in medical bills you cannot pay, and your inability to work makes things even worse from a financial perspective.

Zachary D. Clayton and the skilled and aggressive attorneys with LV Personal Injury Lawyers are here to help. If the commercial or charter vehicle driver or company was negligent, you may be entitled to financial restitution for your harms and losses.

Please contact our Nevada injury attorneys today for a free, confidential case review.