Bus Accident Attorney in Hale County
Serving Plainview & Hale County Since 1994, with Over $500 Million Recovered
The Gorilla Law Firm represents bus accident victims throughout Hale County, including Plainview, Abernathy, Hale Center, and Petersburg. The firm has served injured clients across Northwest Texas since 1994 and has recovered over $500 million for clients. When a serious accident happens, injured residents don’t need to travel anywhere. Attorneys are available around the clock and can come to the hospital or to a client’s home for the initial consultation.
The consultation is free. No fee is charged unless the case is won.
If you or a family member was injured in a bus accident in Hale County, call The Gorilla Law Firm now at (806) 375-3855. Attorneys are available at any hour and can begin working on your case immediately.
Why Hale County Clients Turn to The Gorilla Law Firm
Founding attorney Davis W. Smith brings nearly 30 years of personal injury experience to every case. He is a former U.S. Marine and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and that background shapes how the firm operates: disciplined preparation, no-nonsense strategy, and no backing down when insurance companies apply pressure. Delay tactics, lowball offers, and outright denials are met with aggressive negotiation and, when necessary, courtroom advocacy.
The firm is veteran-owned and operated, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and a Texas Tech Corporate Partner. These aren’t decorative credentials. They reflect a commitment to carrying cases through to a full resolution.
What to Do After a Bus Accident in Hale County
The steps taken in the hours and days after a bus accident directly affect the strength of a claim. Evidence degrades quickly in rural areas: witnesses scatter, road conditions change, and bus companies move fast to protect their own records.
Immediate priorities at the scene:
- Call 911 and get emergency medical attention, even if injuries seem minor. Internal trauma and traumatic brain injury may not produce symptoms right away.
- Collect the bus driver’s name, employer, and insurance information along with contact details for any witnesses.
- Photograph or video the scene: vehicle positions, road conditions, signage, and any visible hazards.
After leaving the scene:
- Preserve all medical records, accident reports, and any correspondence from the bus company or its insurer.
- Contact a bus accident attorney in Hale County as early as possible. Driver logs, maintenance records, and onboard data from bus company systems can be lost to spoliation if a preservation request isn’t issued promptly.
From the point of hire, The Gorilla Law Firm handles all communication with insurance companies and bus operators, so clients can focus on recovery while the firm manages the legal process.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Hale County Bus Accident
Bus accidents in Hale County can involve school buses serving rural communities, charter and agricultural transportation vehicles, and commercial motor coaches traveling US-70 and US-87. Passengers face a heightened risk of severe injury because most buses lack the seat belts and restraint systems found in standard passenger vehicles.
Common causes include driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, inadequate training, mechanical failure, and poor road conditions. The Gorilla Law Firm investigates all responsible parties, not just the driver.
Potentially liable parties can include:
- The bus driver and the operating company or school district
- Third-party maintenance contractors who serviced the vehicle
- Vehicle or parts manufacturers when a defect contributed to the crash
- Other negligent motorists involved in the collision
When the bus is operated by a public entity, such as a Hale County school district, the Texas Tort Claims Act applies. This law imposes specific notice requirements and liability rules that differ from a standard personal injury claim. Under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule, an injured party may recover damages as long as their share of fault doesn’t exceed 50 percent.
Compensation Available to Hale County Bus Accident Victims
A bus accident claim in Texas may entitle injured victims to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages can include current and future medical expenses, lost wages during recovery, and reduced future earning capacity when injuries are permanent or disabling. Non-economic damages cover physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life. In cases of extreme negligence or recklessness, Texas courts may also award punitive damages.
For families who lose a loved one in a bus crash, a wrongful death claim may allow recovery for funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship, and the deceased’s future financial contributions. The Gorilla Law Firm handles wrongful death claims for Hale County families and manages the full legal process on their behalf.
Talk to a Hale County Bus Accident Lawyer Today
A free consultation is available to bus accident victims throughout Hale County. There’s no obligation, and no fee is charged unless the case is won. Attorneys are reachable at any hour and can visit clients in the hospital or at home when needed.
Contact The Gorilla Law Firm at (806) 375-3855 to speak with an attorney about your Hale County bus accident claim.
What People Are Saying About THE GORILLA LAW FIRM
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“Saying 'I would recommend Davis' is an understatement.”
I wouldn't consider using another attorney for myself or a loved one if ever in this situation again. THANK YOU Davis for taking such good care of my wife and our family during such a difficult time.- Robin C. -
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The best lawyer to go to in Lubbock for resolving a car accident is The Gorilla Law Firm...you won't be disappointed!- Sarah S. -
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A year ago I got into a car crash with a drunk driver and I received my settlement in a timely manner.- Bella M.