Construction & Public Transportation Entities

Big Rig accidents are very common in Las Vegas due to the tremendous growth, which not only increases the volume of construction vehicles that traverse the roads, but also transport and moving trucks. Dump trucks, garbage trucks, concrete trucks, buses, dirt haulers, cranes, and other 18-wheelers cause devastating damage when they collide with pedestrian cars. Commercial vehicles often are rented or leased which can present legal challenges to the victims of such accidents. Benson and Bingham has litigation against all the major quasi-governmental agencies and public transportation entities like CAT Bus or ATC/VANCOM which runs the local public buses, or LAIDLAW transit which operates other trucks. REPUBLIC SERVICES, who runs the garbage trucks, have a history of being sued in Las Vegas for horrific damage cases.

As a law firm that specializes in 18 wheeler accidents, we will assist in all aspects of recovery from property damage to medical care. Fatal accidents are extremely common with rigs due to the weight, especially when fully loaded. When these rigs collide with much smaller vehicles you get and unfair advantage in kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is a formula for calculating mass and speed to arrive at an energy rating. The mass of 18-wheelers and big rigs is so large that even small speeds can cause devastating injuries and fatalities. The kinetic energy of a rig accident is so great it is equal to the energy of 17 cars colliding. For example, the typical weight of a rig can exceed 60,000 lbs. A typical automobile weighs only 3,500 lbs. When the mass is multiplied by the acceleration or speed the obvious energy difference is apparent.

Emergency Vehicles

Emergency vehicles while operating with their emergency lights often cannot arrive fast enough for injured victims of a motor vehicle accident. However, for those parties not involved in an accident, those speeding vehicles pose a great danger. Police officers in a felony pursuit often travel at speeds well in excess of the posted speed limit. While emergency vehicles are governed by Nevada Revised Statutes and service a great service; Police Officers, Paramedics and Firefighters can operate their vehicles negligently causing automobile accidents. Private party vehicles may not always yield or give way to emergency vehicles due to other distractions (cell phones, radio, communication with passengers) thus causing a car wreck.

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident involving an emergency vehicle or public transportation authority, choose a law firm that understands your rights. Contact Benson & Bingham

Benson & Bingham is a full service law firm that will help you every step of the way.

See Also: Taxis, Limousines & Bus Accident

See Also: Commercial Vehicle and Semi Accidents

See Also: PowerPoint Animation of a Bike-Bus Crash Accident (Right Click and Save As)

Additional Topics of Interest:
11 Point Accident Checklist
Automoible Accidents
Auto Accidents and Property Damage
Airline Accidents
Boat Accidents
Motorbike and Cycle Accidents
Recreational Accidents
Tire - Tread Separation Auto Accidents
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Winter and Ski Accidents