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Public transportation accident

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Public transportation is useful for all walks of life as it can get them from point A to point B on a clearly set out schedule. However, this schedule may be put on hold at times, as there have been countless incidents of public transportation accidents in the past that can cause serious injury or even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a public transportation accident, contact us for a free consultation to see if you may be entitled to compensation.

What kinds of accidents can occur?

Public transportation vehicles can get in all kinds of accidents, such as accidents between a public transportation vehicle and another car or even a pedestrian, doors shutting on people entering and exiting the vehicle, train derailment, and more. These can cause injuries such as broken or fractured bones, bruising, cuts, lacerations, scrapes, concussions, or spinal cord injury. In a successful claim by the plaintiff, you may be able to recover the cost that was expended in taking care of these injuries.

Who is liable?

One very important detail to keep in mind is that all public transportation falls under the “common carrier” law. The common carrier law essentially says that public transportation drivers/controllers owe their passengers the highest duty of care, which is much more than the average person’s duty of care, to ensure their safety. When this occurs, the driver was acting negligently, and you must prove that their breach of duty directly caused the accident and your injuries. If the flaw causing the accident was a defective part of the vehicle, the manufacturer of the vehicle, whether it be a city bus or a subway train, may be held liable.

It is important to take note that if you are suing a public entity that is owned by the government, a few things are different. One, the statute of limitations for personal injury is one year rather than two, and the statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years from the date of the accident. Filing a lawsuit past these dates will not be accepted, no matter what. Also, you must file a written notice of claim before your lawsuit which essentially details the government entity or employees that you intend to sue. Without following these two distinct guidelines, your case will not be considered.

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Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, email us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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