The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is a form of public transportation in the Chicagoland area that consists of buses and trains, helping millions of people get to their destinations on a daily basis. The CTA must stay diligent in maintaining and running so many different vehicles as so many people depend on it for their commutes. If you or a loved one has been injured in a CTA accident, contact us for a free consultation to see if you may be entitled to compensation.
What kinds of accidents can occur?
CTA accidents can come in many forms. Some types of accidents may be a CTA bus accident, a CTA train derailment, defective seats on the trains or buses, and much more. These forms of transportation owe its users the highest duty of care since they are considered “common carriers”. The common carrier law includes any public transportation and holds that these entities owe those using it the highest duty of care. When this duty of care is breached in an accident, then it may be a case of negligence, and you can receive compensation for the damages and injuries that you suffered as a result.
What should I do after a CTA accident?
In a CTA accident, you should remain calm and try to take photos of the accident, if that is possible. As soon as you can, you should seek medical attention. If you suspect that your duty of care was breached in a case of negligence, then you should speak to an attorney about your rights and how we can help you to get justice. You may suffer from some severe injuries depending on the type of accident that occurred. We can help you to resolve the issues that you have had to face as a result of this accident.
Keep in mind that the Illinois legislature has made the statute of limitations for CTA accidents only one year, as opposed to other personal injury lawsuits being two years. This means that you would have to file a lawsuit for your accident within one year of its date for it to be considered at all by the court.
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