Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
Common Bus Accident Injuries
Buses are large commercial vehicles, so they can inflict life-altering injuries when they collide with a vehicle or a pedestrian. Passengers riding the bus can also suffer injuries when they are thrown around, either after a collision or as the bus skids off the road.
We have represented many bus accident victims who have suffered injuries, large and small, including:
- Whiplash
- Lacerations, cuts, and abrasions
- Compound fractures and other broken bones
- Serious soft-tissue injuries, like sprains, strains, and contusions
- Crushed limbs or amputations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ bleeding
Unsurprisingly, many accident victims die as a result of the collision. In 2016, 227 buses killed hundreds in fatal crashes, leaving family members behind, wondering how they can support themselves.
In addition to physical injuries, accident victims can suffer from extreme mental anguish as a result of the collision. Many of our clients suffer from:
- Depression
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Sleeplessness
- Irritability
- Embarrassment
- Emotional withdrawal
These emotional injuries are just as serious as physical ones and warrant immediate medical intervention. Many of our clients attend therapy, group counseling, and receive antidepressants or other medications to help them cope with the emotional repercussions of the bus accident.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
- Jenn K.
Duty of Care
Drivers owe other motorists a duty to operate their vehicles with reasonable care. However, buses owe an even higher duty to their passengers and other people. Because buses are “common carriers,” they must use the utmost care to prevent accidents and injuries. This heightened duty sometimes makes it easier for injured victims to prevail in lawsuits against common carriers as compared to other motorists on the road.
A bus company also owes the public a duty of care when hiring and training its drivers. Bus companies should not knowingly employ someone who poses a danger to public safety and should probably run background checks on applicants before making a hiring decision. Bus companies should also adequately train drivers so that they can drive safely. When bus companies fail at these duties, they can face responsibility for your injuries.
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
Collecting Evidence
To receive compensation, you will need evidence that the bus driver or bus company failed to be sufficiently careful and that your injuries resulted from this lack of care. Collecting evidence is critical to any successful claim for compensation. Depending on the circumstances, our bus accident lawyers in Fort Collins might:
- Request evidence from the bus company, such as onboard video or GPS information, that will show how the accident happened.
- Interview any witnesses who observed the collision to identify what they saw.
- Look at the bus and your car to see if they hold clues about how the accident unfolded.
- Confer with expert witnesses who can help us understand what caused the accident.
- Meet with medical experts who can help us understand the severity of your injuries.
At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our bus accident lawyers also can present this evidence in a compelling way to convince a bus company to settle your dispute. And if the company refuses to settle, we are prepared to go to court to vindicate your rights to compensation in front of a jury.
Compensation You Can Receive
After a devastating collision, our clients need compensation to cover their expenses, such as:
- Medical bills for surgery, doctor’s visits, hospital stays, equipment, rehabilitation, and prescription or over-the-counter drugs
- Future medical care, if the injuries are permanent
- Lost wages for work missed while recovering from the accident
- Lost future wages, if our clients cannot return to their jobs because of their injuries
Many of our clients have also received compensation for non-economic injuries, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional or mental anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement
- Disability
When a loved one dies in a bus collision, grieving family members might also qualify for financial compensation. For example, many family members can receive sums in a wrongful death lawsuit to compensate them for:
- Lost wages and benefits your loved one would have earned had he or she lived
- Lost companionship
- Lost comfort and care
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills incurred to treat your loved one in their final illness
The amounts available will depend on the circumstances, with more serious injuries typically warranting larger damage awards. However, you should meet with a Fort Collins accident lawyer to review your case and determine how much is available.
At the Tenge Law Firm, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Avoid Delay
Colorado law gives injured victims a limited amount of time to pursue their rights to compensation. If you are suing public, government bus or transportation authority, then Colorado subjects you to even tighter deadlines—you must provide notice to the government entity within 182 days of the crash. Your notice must contain important information about your injuries to give the government a chance to settle your claim.
At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our lawyers are here to help—but we need to hear from you before the deadline for pursuing compensation passes. If you take too long, a bus company can refuse to offer a settlement, and a judge will throw a lawsuit out of court. Don’t delay.
Hire an Experienced Bus Accident Lawyer in Fort Collins
Bus companies aggressively defend themselves against lawsuits, and injured victims need a powerful advocate in their corner from the very beginning. At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our Fort Collins bus accident lawyers are prepared to vigorously pursue compensation on your behalf.
Please reach out to us today by calling (970) 510-8077 or sending an online message.
