Nevada Public Transit Bus Accident Attorney Las Vegas
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) operates a large public bus network throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area, carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers daily. When an RTC bus or other public transit vehicle causes an accident due to driver negligence — running a red light, failing to check mirrors before changing lanes, pulling away from a stop while a passenger is still boarding, or braking suddenly and injuring standing passengers — the injured parties have the right to sue for compensation. However, public entity claims in Nevada come with important procedural requirements that differ from private injury claims. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas public transit accident attorneys know Nevada’s government liability rules and protect clients’ rights from the first day after an RTC bus accident.
Nevada Government Claims Act Requirements for RTC Bus Accidents
Before suing a Nevada government entity like the RTC for personal injury, the injured party must first file a formal notice of claim under the Nevada Tort Claims Act, NRS 41.036. This notice must be filed within two years of the accident — the same as the general personal injury statute of limitations — but the form and content requirements are specific, and failure to file a proper notice can bar the claim entirely. The notice must identify the claimant, describe the injury and how it occurred, identify the government entity responsible, and state the damages claimed. After the notice is filed, the government entity has 90 days to accept or reject the claim before suit can be filed. Marathon Law Group handles all procedural requirements of Nevada government claims to protect clients’ right to recover.
Passenger Injuries Aboard RTC Buses in Nevada
Passengers aboard RTC buses in Nevada are entitled to the common carrier standard of care — the highest duty of care owed to any transportation customer. Sudden stops, abrupt acceleration, and unsafe driving maneuvers that cause standing or seated passengers to fall and be injured represent a breach of this heightened duty. Marathon Law Group pursues RTC passenger injury claims and all other Nevada public transit accident cases.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Public Transit Bus Accident Attorneys
Injured on an RTC bus or in a Nevada public transit accident? Marathon Law Group handles government claims requirements. Contact us for a free consultation.