If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident in Mesa, Arizona, oue Mesa personal injury lawyers at Harris Injury Law are here to provide compassionate and experienced legal support. The aftermath of a serious accident often involves mounting medical bills, communication with insurance companies, and uncertainty about how to recover financially. Our firm focuses on representing injured bus riders, victims of school buses, tour buses, Valley Metro buses, charter buses, and city buses. We hold negligent bus drivers, bus operators, and bus companies accountable under Arizona law.
Focused on Bus Accident Cases – Not all personal injury law firms handle complex public transit injury claims. Our team has extensive experience managing bus accident claims involving multiple parties and serious injuries.
Client-First Communication – From your first free consultation, you’ll speak directly with your lawyer, not a call center or paralegal. We offer honest advice and clear guidance about your legal options at every step.
Strategic Representation – We negotiate firmly with insurance adjusters and pursue fair compensation while preparing every case for possible legal action in court.
Understanding Complex Liability – We determine legal liability among bus companies, drivers, school districts, maintenance contractors, and other drivers in accordance with Arizona’s comparative fault laws.
Comprehensive Client Care – From gathering evidence and securing medical documentation to addressing related damages, lost wages, and property damage, our goal is your full financial recovery.
Attorney Jason A. Harris brings over 16 years of experience in serious personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. He has represented clients in serious injury matters, seeking outcomes appropriate to each case’s circumstances.
Jason’s unique background, handling both personal injury and workplace injury claims, gives him deep insight into medical, financial, and legal issues. Whether a bus accident causes brain injuries, broken bones, or hospital stays requiring long-term physical therapy, Jason works tirelessly to build strong personal injury claims that reflect the full scope of your losses.
He and his team understand the importance of holding bus operators and responsible parties accountable, especially when bus company negligence or driver training failures cause devastating harm.
Bus accidents can occur for many reasons, including:
Distracted driving or fatigued bus drivers
Insufficient driver training or oversight by bus companies
Mechanical failure or poor maintenance
School districts failing to supervise school buses properly
Negligence by other drivers or vehicles sharing the road
Hazardous intersections or poor road design
Overcrowded public transit schedules causing bus operators to rush routes
Determining the cause of a bus accident case requires an experienced attorney who can investigate evidence, evaluate comparative fault, and identify each responsible party.
Mesa is one of Arizona’s largest and fastest-growing cities, with a robust public transit system and thousands of city buses and Valley Metro buses operating daily. With so many drivers and bus riders sharing the road, accidents can, and do, happen.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 121,107 total motor vehicle crashes statewide in 2024, including 1,228 fatalities and over 37,000 injury crashes. These figures highlight the ongoing risks on Arizona’s busy urban roadways.
The City of Mesa’s Transportation Department recorded 41 fatal crashes and 45 deaths in 2023, following 43 fatal crashes and 44 deaths in 2022. Despite safety improvements, the number of fatal crashes has remained relatively consistent year to year.
To combat these risks, the Mesa Safer Streets Program aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities by 30% by 2030. This citywide initiative focuses on improved crosswalks, intersection redesigns, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that while school buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation, collisions still result in hundreds of injuries nationwide each year. Meanwhile, data from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicates that in 2023, 128 people were killed in school bus–related crashes across the U.S., most of them being occupants of other vehicles.
Additionally, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) recorded more than 1,400 school bus-related incidents statewide between 2021 and 2024, including 43 people injured in 2023 alone. DPS attributes this increase to growing school district transportation demand and longer field trip routes.
These data points reinforce the importance of vigilance among bus companies, bus drivers, and public transit agencies, and the need for skilled legal representation when accidents occur.
After a bus accident, you have specific rights under Arizona law. Victims may be entitled to pursue compensation for:
Medical expenses and ongoing care
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Property damage and related damages
Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs
Pain and suffering
In wrongful death cases, funeral costs and loss of companionship
Arizona follows a comparative fault system, meaning multiple parties can share responsibility. An experienced attorney can assess fault, gather evidence, and ensure all potential defendants, such as the bus company, maintenance contractors, or other drivers, are properly held responsible.
Free consultation and case review – We’ll review your injury claim, explain your rights, and outline your best next steps.
Accident investigation – Our team gathers surveillance footage, police reports, and witness statements to determine cause and fault.
Medical documentation – We coordinate with doctors to document severe injuries like brain injuries or broken bones.
Negotiation with insurers – We manage all communication with insurance companies to prevent lowball settlements.
Litigation when needed – If fair settlement isn’t offered, we’re prepared to file suit and take your case to trial.
We handle every bus accident case with the same commitment and attention we’d give our own families, ensuring your injury claim is carefully prepared and supported by evidence.
Accidents don’t wait for business hours. Our Mesa bus accident lawyers are available around the clock to answer your questions and protect your rights. Whether you’re dealing with hospital stays, medical bills, or insurance adjusters, Harris Injury Law is ready to help.
If you’ve been injured in a bus accident in Mesa, whether on a school bus, Valley Metro bus, tour bus, or charter bus, you deserve guidance from an experienced attorney who understands Arizona law.
Call or text (480) 800-HURT now for a free consultation. Let Harris Injury Law evaluate your bus accident claim, explain your legal options, and help you pursue fair compensation under Arizona law.
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“After my daughter was injured in a Mesa school bus collision, Harris Injury Law handled every detail, dealing with the school district, bus company, and insurers. They made sure she received the medical attention and care she needed.”
- M.R., Mesa, AZ
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“I was hit by a Valley Metro bus on Main Street. The injuries were serious, and I was overwhelmed by medical expenses and lost wages. Attorney Harris guided me with compassion and professionalism through every step of the process.”
- J.S., Mesa, AZ
These stories reflect our commitment to helping Mesa residents rebuild their lives after a bus accident.
Located at 1136 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Harris Injury Law, PLLC specializes in auto and truck accidents and workers’ compensation. Speak directly with your lawyer from the beginning. Same-day and emergency consultations are available. You never pay out of pocket. Call us at any time – 24/7.
