Suing a Party Bus Operator for Injuries
Las Vegas, Nevada
Injured on a party bus?
If you got injured in a party bus accident in Las Vegas or Nevada, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We don't charge for consultations.
What is a party bus?
A party bus is a large vehicle typically designed to carry between 16 and 40 passengers and is generally used for birthday parties, corporate events, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, quinceañeras, proms, school dances, to and from sporting events, concerts, and shows.
Basic party bus rules
In Las Vegas and Nevada, you can bring and drink alcohol on the party bus. Usually, you are allowed to bring a large number of one specific item (for example, beer) in cans. Only plastic glasses and bottles are permitted. Those consuming alcohol must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid I.D..
Children are allowed for special events like Prom or High School Dance Parties, but alcohol is not permitted at the events for children.
What is a party bus accident?
A party bus accident refers to any collision or traffic incident in which a party bus is involved. While party bus accidents are relatively rare occurrences, their impact can be devastating.
Recent party bus incidents
In Oct. 2023, more than a dozen people were injured after a party bus overturned in Philadelphia.
In Sept. 2023, a party bus accident on I-85 in DeKalb County, Georgia, sent 11 people to the hospital.
In Dec. 2022, two men and one woman were killed following a crash that involved a party bus carrying more than 20 people.
Falling Off Risks
In 2023, a 14-year-old girl was severely hurt after falling out of a moving party bus in Queens, New York. She had been leaning on the emergency door when it opened, and she fell out of the vehicle.
In 2021, a 22-year-old Michigan man suffered severe injuries after he fell off a party bus and was run over by it. The man was sitting on the railing of the roofless party bus, fell off the railing, and landed face-first on the roadway.
Often, alcohol consumption is a contributing factor to these accidents."
Liability waivers
Most of the time, the party bus operator asks you to sign a liability waiver.
Liability waivers are not the end of the world. There are many situations when the liability waiver does not apply, especially when the driver is responsible for the accident. If you signed a liability waiver and got seriously injured in a party bus accident, call us at 702-432-1000.
Who is liable for a party bus accident?
Determining liability in party bus accidents can be complex. Potentially liable parties include the negligent bus driver or the company for improper vehicle maintenance. Mechanical failures may hold the manufacturer or maintenance provider responsible. Additionally, other vehicle drivers could be liable for causing a party bus accident.
In Las Vegas and Nevada, the negligent party is financially responsible for all damages. It includes medical bills (past, present, future), property damages, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and PTSD. Sometimes, multiple parties are responsible for a party bus accident.
Party bus insurance
According to the Nevada Motor Carrier Regulation, vehicles that do not cross Nevada State Lines must carry $1,500,000 in liability insurance for party buses with 1-15 passengers and $5 million in liability insurance for party buses with 16 and more passengers.
If you were partly at fault
Nevada uses the rule of modified comparative negligence, which means - you could collect compensation from all other at-fault parties if you were less than 51% responsible for the accident. So, if you suffered an injury on a party bus and were partly at fault, you still could be eligible for accident compensation, but the amount will be smaller. Usually, plaintiffs who were under the influence of alcohol or drugs fall into this category.
The 5 things to do if you get in a party bus accident
• Seek Medical Attention: Prioritize your health and seek medical attention for any injury.
• Document the Scene: If possible, gather information at the accident scene, including taking photos, collecting witness contact information, and noting details.
• Preserve Evidence: Keep relevant evidence, such as medical records, photos, and accident reports.
• Contact Authorities: Report the accident to the police and obtain a copy of the accident report.
• Consult Legal Help: If you believe someone else is at fault for the accident where you got injured, consult an attorney. We invite you to call us to discuss your accident.
If you don't live in Las Vegas or Nevada
If you are a Las Vegas visitor and your party bus accident happened in Las Vegas or somewhere in Nevada, the attorney licensed in Nevada must file a lawsuit on your behalf.
Our office handles many claims for clients who are NOT Las Vegas residents who got in an accident while visiting Las Vegas or Nevada.
An accident victim can receive medical treatment in their home city or state and still get compensated for medical bills and other damages.
We collect medical receipts and track the case's progress, from inception to settlement, from our office in Las Vegas, and when we settle the case, we mail the settlement check to our clients.
What are the issues/challenges of party bus accidents?
• In some cases, party bus accidents may not be immediately reported, mainly if the accident occurs during private events or in less populated areas. Delayed reporting can complicate investigations and evidence collection.
• Multiple parties are often involved, including passengers, drivers, pedestrians, and other motorists.
• Different insurance policies may come into play, including the party bus company's insurance, the driver's insurance, and potentially other motorists' insurance.
We can help
Since 2010, we have helped thousands of clients get fair and full injury compensation to pay their medical bills and other damages.
If you suffer a severe injury in a party bus accident, call us at 702-432-1000 for a free consultation.
We take all party bus lawsuits on a contingency basis, which means - you pay us only when we win your case.
We represent clients in Las Vegas and Nevada.
We also often represent tourists who got injured while visiting Las Vegas or Nevada.
Last updated on March 1, 2024.
Additional Resources
- 14-year-old girl falls out moving party bus on NYC highway
- Nashville tourist run over after falling from party bus on Lower Broadway.
- 17 injured after party bus overturns on Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia.
- Family of 11 stuck in Georgia after their party bus flips on I-85 in a hit-and-run.
- Alcohol and speed were factors in the I-64 party bus crash that killed 3 people.
