Bus Accident Attorneys in Salt Lake City
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As the home to privately owned buses, public transit buses, and the TRAX light-rail, Utah sees multiple serious bus accidents each year. These collisions can injure several people at once and put victims in a situation where they struggle to receive fair compensation.
If you or a family member has been injured in a bus accident, contact our experienced trial lawyers at Cutt, Kendell & Olson. We have the experience and resources to undertake complex litigation against large public and private transportation providers.
Our award-winning lawyers have represented clients in cases involving Greyhound, the Utah Transit Authority, and Trax light-rail. We know how to handle these cases and can create a personalized legal strategy to help you find justice after a serious injury.
Schedule your free consultation today by calling our Salt Lake City office at (801) 901-3470. Our trial lawyers fight every case until the very end.
Causes and Liability in Bus Accidents
Professionals like bus drivers must be held to a higher standard than the rest of us, not least because the size of their vehicles means they can cause a large amount of damage in just one accident. A bus driver’s employer is typically liable for these accidents. Our team can investigate the accident to determine who (or what) was to blame and where you can turn for help.
Depending on the accident the bus driver, bus company or transportation municipality could be considered legally responsible for your injury:
- Bus driver was texting
- Bus driver was distracted by passengers
- Bus had defective or poorly maintained parts
- Bus driver did not pay attention to hazardous conditions
Our goal is to always obtain maximum compensation for our clients. However, when taking on a large company like Greyhound or a government entity like the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), justice is not assured. These large organizations have significant resources and formidable teams of experienced defense lawyers. To give yourself the best chance, you should find a tough lawyer at an established firm who is ready to fight for you.
Maximizing Compensation in Multi-Passenger Bus Accidents
When a large number of people are involved in an accident, there may not be enough insurance to cover every injury claim. If you can prove that the bus driver is at least somewhat at fault, you open up the much larger liability policy carried by the bus owner, increasing the total available liability insurance limits.
For instance, if a private car owner causes an accident involving a bus you would want to be able to hold the bus driver at least partially responsible in order to increase your chances of receiving a full settlement for your injuries.
After all, issues like fatigued driving, poor driver training or screening, poor load balancing and equipment malfunctions can also contribute to an accident.
Contact Our Bus Accident Attorney in Salt Lake City Today
Cutt, Kendell & Olson has the reputation, resources, and proven litigation skills to prevail in complex claims. We can help you prove liability and obtain the compensation you deserve for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages you have sustained.
Our attorneys have a proven record of results in complex personal injury litigation. We have obtained numerous six-figure recoveries for our clients through diligent preparation, aggressive negotiation, and the readiness to take every case to trial if necessary. If you or a loved one was injured in a bus accident, reach out to our team today to see how we can support you.
Speak with one of our knowledgeable bus accident attorneys today by calling (801) 901-3470 for a free consultation. We’ve been serving Salt Lake City for over 20 years.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Great people, great firm."
Margie Coles was wonderful and hardworking. This firm's performance on my behalf was definitely 5 stars, from the receptionist to the name partner who represented me.
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"I was seriously injured in a car accident, and from the time he came on my case Christopher Higley was an excellent lawyer."
I hope I don't need to use CKO and Christopher Higley again, but I have already recommended them/him to a close friend and would recommend again to others.
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"I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson"
I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson.
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Mr. Morris handled our case with extreme professionalism and was very quick to get us updates.
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"Jackie was a lifesaver for me and my daughters after our car accident."
She was non-intimidating, explained all of the legal information well and answered all of our questions. She was professional, knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to work with.
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"David was excellent to work with."
He took over the legal process for our family, so we could focus on helping our injured child to heal. We will never be able to express our gratitude for how he helped us through a very difficult and overwhelming process with positive results.
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"Nate and Chris have been absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of attorneys to work on my case."
Nate and Chris have been absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of attorneys to work on my case.
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"Jordan was very professional in every way."
He always had great advice for our family and we put our trust into him and he got everything we deserved for our case. Our family will definitely refer Jordan and his firm.
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