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Public Transportation Injury Lawyer

You might be eligible for compensation if you received an injury while using public transportation. To reach a public transportation injury lawyer, contact us. We will work hard to get you and your family the best compensation under the law. 

If you’re one of the millions of commuters who utilize public transportation, you’re in good company. In the US alone, Americans took over 9.9 billion trips on public transport in 2019. In addition to convenience, it helps reduce a city’s carbon footprint and provides a lifeline to those with no other way to get around. Depending on where you live, public transportation can take the form of:

  • Buses (public, private, tour, school, etc.)
  • Light rail
  • Subways
  • Commuter trains
  • Streetcars, trolleys, and cable cars
  • Vanpool services
  • Ferries and water taxis
  • Paratransit services for senior citizens and people with disabilities
  • Monorails and tramways
  • Air transport
  • Rideshare vehicles

Although it can be safer and more convenient than driving to and from work, there is still the possibility of a crash. Buses are considered one of the safest forms of transport, but that also depends on the driver’s expertise and other drivers. Accidents involving public transportation like buses can be severe because multiple passengers are concerned.

Public Transportation Accidents

You might be eligible for compensation if you received an injury while using public transportation. To reach a public transportation injury lawyer, contact us. We will work hard to get you and your family the best compensation under the law.

Since public transport vehicles are bigger and heavier than a four-wheel vehicle, injuries in a bus, train, van or other vehicles can be more severe. Whether someone is driving a passenger vehicle, is a public transport passenger, or a pedestrian or bicyclist hit by a transport vehicle, the damage they inflict is considerable. A person involved in an accident with public transportation may find themselves with injuries such as:

  • Neck injuries such as whiplash
  • Back and spinal cord injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Lacerations
  • Bruises
  • Crush injuries
  • Internal injuries, including organs and bleeding
  • Head trauma, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Burns
  • Loss of limbs or extremities (amputations)
  • Shoulder and other joint injuries
  • Fatalities (especially pedestrians and bicyclists). Accidents of this type require emergency medical care.

Some cases may require an extended stay in the hospital to recuperate fully. Those who survive often face physical impairments, disfigurements, and permanent disability. Continuing medical treatments, rehabilitation, and lifetime living assistance from the accident can cost millions, burdening the victims and their families and the losses and challenges they already face.

Liability—Finding The Responsible Party

You might be eligible for compensation if you received an injury while using public transportation. To reach a public transportation injury lawyer, contact us. We will work hard to get you and your family the best compensation under the law.

It’s not always an easy question to answer. Frequently, there is more than one responsible party. Companies operating public transport are known as “common carriers.” Therefore, they are held to a higher standard than those not in the same business. This duty of care includes:

  • The safe transport of passengers to their destination
  • Protecting passengers from harm (including another passenger)
  • Providing a secure entry and exit into and out of the vehicle
  • Maintaining the vehicle
  • The hiring, vetting, and training of employees

Each form of transportation is subject to regulations from multiple local, state, and federal agencies. Therefore, identifying if the transportation company or agency was negligent, responsible for the accident, and liable for your injuries is complicated. Additionally, each agency is governed by a range of rules, from the time limit for filing a claim to limits on what the operator must pay, especially if many people were hurt. This is one of the many reasons you need an attorney to represent you for your claim.

A proper investigation is vital to a successful claim for injury-related losses. As a plaintiff, you’ll be required to prove that the other party’s negligence caused the accident responsible for your injuries. In the case of a bus accident, that usually means the driver and the company acted negligently. Contact our attorneys today to get started.

Public Bus Injuries

Bus accidents can be the result of:

  • Distracted or driving
  • Impaired or fatigued driving
  • Traffic violations, such as speeding or running red lights
  • Inadequate vehicle maintenance
  • Manufacturing defects
  • Hiring under-qualified or unqualified drivers or those with a history of DWI or drug offenses
  • Improper training
  • Failure by the company to meet standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

An investigation into the crash is necessary to determine liability, whether you were injured on a metropolitan area bus, a commuter train, a subway, light rail, or any other type of vehicle. Expert witnesses such as doctors, accident reconstruction experts, and other professionals will demonstrate how an accident happened and how you were injured.

Compensation For Your Injuries

You might be eligible for compensation if you received an injury while using public transportation. To reach a public transportation injury lawyer, contact us. We will work hard to get you and your family the best compensation under the law.

Once liability is established, you can recover damages such as:

  • Medical expenses, current, and future
  • Lost wages, current, and future
  • Pain & suffering
  • Other non-economic damages
  • Wrongful death if a loved one is killed in an accident involving public transportation. Specific family members can recover related medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, damages for loss of income, companionship, etc.

The damages are applicable whether you were a passenger, pedestrian, or driver.

Why Do You Need A Public Transportation Attorney?

As soon as possible, it’s vital to speak with an attorney about your accident. Insurance companies and representatives from the transportation company will contact you immediately after your accident. Their job is to convince you to settle your case for less compensation than you may be entitled to receive. Think about it—you have considerable unexpected expenses from the accident. You may be unable to work for months. Or you may not be able to go back to work again.

How will you pay for your doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, and rehab if you settle for less than you need? An attorney can protect you from the predatory manipulation a transportation company will use to convince you to settle with them quickly and for less money.

An attorney will ensure that all parties are held responsible and you receive justice. You’ll receive a fair settlement for your injuries to concentrate on your recovery.

Legal Counsel For Public Transportation Accidents

An accident on public transportation is a complicated legal case that you shouldn’t handle alone. Our attorneys can help you better understand your point and make informed decisions. Contact us today for more information on our firm and how we handle public transportation accidents. We’ll schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with one of our team members for you.

You might be eligible for compensation if you received an injury while using public transportation. To reach a public transportation injury lawyer, contact us. We will work hard to get you and your family the best compensation under the law.

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