Lexington Bus Accident Lawyers

Lexington runs on Lextran. From the commuters heading downtown on the Nicholasville Road route to the thousands of University of Kentucky students riding the "Blue" and "White" campus loops, our city relies on these massive vehicles.

But a Lextran bus is a 40-foot, 30,000-pound steel box moving through tight, congested streets. When a bus driver makes a mistake, the results are catastrophic. Passengers are thrown from their seats, pedestrians are struck in crosswalks, and smaller cars are crushed.

At Freeman Childers, we know that suing Lextran is not like suing a regular driver. You are fighting a government entity protected by a web of laws designed to limit their payout. We know how to cut through the red tape of the Kentucky Board of Claims to get you the money you deserve.

Suing Lextran: The "Sovereign Immunity" Hurdle

Lextran is a government agency. This gives them "Sovereign Immunity."

• You Cannot Sue in Regular Court: In most cases, you must file a claim with the Kentucky Board of Claims.

• Damages Are Capped: You cannot get an unlimited jury verdict. The law places strict limits on how much the government has to pay for your pain and suffering.

• Strict Deadlines: You generally have only 1 year to file your claim. If you miss this window, your case is dismissed forever.

We handle this complex process for you. We ensure your paperwork is perfect and filed on time so the government can't use a technicality to deny your claim.

The "Common Carrier" Standard

Under Kentucky law, bus drivers are "Common Carriers." This means they are held to a higher standard of care than a regular driver. They are responsible for your safety from the moment you step onto the bus until you have safely reached the curb.

• "Jerks and Jolts": If a driver accelerates too fast or slams on the brakes without cause, throwing you to the floor, they are liable for your injuries.

• Boarding Accidents: Closing the door on a passenger's arm or leg, or driving off before an elderly passenger is seated.

• Unsafe Drop-Offs: Letting a passenger out in an unlit area, a construction zone, or the middle of the street.

UK Students & Campus Accidents

The University of Kentucky campus is a high-danger zone for bus accidents. With thousands of students staring at their phones while crossing Euclid Avenue or Limestone, bus drivers must be hyper-vigilant. If you are a student injured by a Lextran or Campus Shuttle bus:

• We Protect Your Future: We fight for compensation that covers not just your medical bills, but any tuition lost if you had to drop classes due to the injury.

• Pedestrian Right-of-Way: On campus, pedestrians almost always have the right of way. We prove the bus driver failed to yield.

Injured by Lextran?

The clock is ticking on your claim against the government. Call 606-528-1000 immediately to preserve your rights.