Public Transportation Accidents in North Carolina
Seeking Compensation for Bus and Light Rail Injuries
It is not always easy for buses and light rail trains to share the road with cars and trucks, and sometimes, public transportation vehicles are involved in accidents that can injure their own passengers as well as other drivers and pedestrians.
At the law firm of Grandy & Martin, conveniently located in the heart of in Charlotte, we help people who have been injured in train or bus accidents identify and pursue possible sources of compensation for their injuries.
For a free consultation with an attorney who has more than 25 years of legal experience, contact us today. You will pay no fees unless we win your case.
Holding Public Transportation Operators Accountable
Common public transportation accident circumstances include:
- You are injured while riding a bus that collides with a car or truck.
- You hit your head when the vehicle stopped suddenly.
- You are knocked down when a bus or train pulls away before you are fully on board or fully situated in your seat.
- The train encounters an object, car or person on the tracks and either collides with it or the train operator brakes quickly in an attempt to avoid it.
If you have been injured in a public transportation accident, you should not give any statements to anyone other the police until you have consulted a lawyer. It is important that you do not jeopardize your right to recover compensation and that you take swift action to preserve evidence.
Pursuing Claims Against Public Agencies
Whether you have been injured while riding a bus or train, or in a wreck with a public transit vehicle, you may have a personal injury claim against a state or local government agency. There may be limits on the compensation you can seek, and in some cases, governmental immunity may present a legal obstacle which necessitates the use of an experienced attorney.
Our attorneys are experienced at pursuing claims against transit agencies for school bus accidents, accidents caused by signal errors at crossings, and other types of public transportation negligence. Contact us to discuss your case with a proven North Carolina personal injury law firm.
