Across Lexington, you’ll see all different sorts of vehicles, each serving their own purpose. One of the most common is a city bus. Lextran buses run constantly throughout the city and surrounding area, carrying passengers to and from popular spots. And while they’re typically much safer because of their size, the sad reality is that passengers can still get hurt when there’s an accident.
That’s exactly what happened on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to a story from WKYT, a Lextran passenger was injured during a multi-vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Nicholasville Road. Lexington Police Department (LPD) deputies responded to calls of a crash with three vehicles, where they found that one passenger had suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment. As LPD continues to investigate the crash, that area of Nicholasville road was closed to remove debris and all three vehicles.
Can I File an Injury Claim If I’m an Injured Bus Passenger in Lexington?
Hundreds of people in Lexington rely on Lextran buses as their primary means of transportation. But regardless of why they choose to ride the bus, stories like the one above bring up very important questions if they get hurt in an accident. And one of the biggest questions is pretty simple: can you file an injury claim?
Generally speaking, you can—as long as the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence. In that respect, it’s not unlike being a passenger in a regular car. It’s still about showing that someone else’s carelessness caused your injuries. That can get more confusing, though, when multiple vehicles are involved. It means multiple insurance companies get involved, and that makes things a bit more complicated. But for your purposes, it doesn’t change your rights.
That means you can file either:
- An insurance claim out of court.
- A personal injury lawsuit.
And once your claim is filed, you can get financial support for your injuries and losses—or damages. They usually include things like:
- Medical expenses, both current and in the future
- Lost income or loss of earning potential
- Damaged personal property
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages in fatal collisions
Getting damages isn’t always easy, though. Everyone usually has their own version of what happened, and insurance companies control their own claims process. That’s why taking the right steps after the accident—and having someone looking out for your interests—can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim.
Get Help After a Bus Accident in Lexington From Kaufman & Stigger
A ride on a Lextran bus should never put you or someone you care about in the hospital with injuries, but as the story above shows, it’s something that can happen in an instant. When it does, our team of Lexington bus accident lawyers at Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC will be there to help you through it by:
- Investigating the accident to figure out what happened
- Looking at who all was involved to try to narrow down legal responsibility
- Explaining your legal options and what the path forward looks like
- Handling talks with all the insurance companies
- Negotiating a fair settlement or going to court with a lawsuit if that’s what it takes
A bus accident is hard enough on its own without trying to figure everything out by yourself. With our team on your side, we handle that for you. If you’ve been injured as a passenger on a Lextran bus, reach out today for a free consultation to talk over your options.
