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Mass Transit Accidents In New Jersey
When using mass transit, passengers trust that those operating the vehicles are well-trained and will transport them safely. Additionally, the companies in charge of such transportation must maintain their vehicle and run them free of potential problems.
Transportation companies are responsible for the safety of all passengers and must be held liable for any injuries sustained while on the vehicle. However, while such accidents are less common than truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, and car crashes, they still frequently occur, often due to the negligent or reckless actions of the driver or company. Mass transit accidents usually involve a large number of victims and catastrophic injuries. Since insurance policies covering motor vehicle accident victims can be quickly exhausted, seeking prompt legal advice is essential to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a taxi accident, bus crash, or mass transit accident, the attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC can help you explore your legal options.
Mass Transit Accident Causes
Major vehicles tend to precipitate major accidents, and the public, as a trust, relies on such vehicles and their drivers inherently. When driver negligence, poor maintenance, errant dispatching, or another factor contributes to a preventable accident, juries weigh what is called “aggravated liability,” a heightened perspective commensurate with the scale of the vehicle.
It is not unusual for mass transit accidents to result in settlements that dwarf the kind of damages you might expect from a traditional car accident.
Coping with Serious Injuries
Many injuries can result from a mass transit crash, including broken bones, brain trauma, organ injuries, cuts and bruises, strains and sprains, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and more.
Victims of such accidents will often require emergency treatment to avoid succumbing to their severe injuries. Once out of the emergency room, each victim will have to cope with their unique losses to regain the abilities that may have been lost in the accident. Often, further surgeries and medical care will be needed to help the damage heal, but beyond that, rehabilitation may be required.
Through lengthy treatments, a victim may be able to recover from serious injuries such as brain trauma and spine damage. However, this will neither be an easy nor inexpensive experience, but without it, a victim may never be able to live as they once did.
Finding Help on the Road to Recovery
Because major corporations typically run mass transit systems with government support, those seeking compensation for their losses will often be met with legal opposition and stubborn insurance companies that seek to limit or completely refute the compensation a victim needs. But fair and full compensation is still possible through the help of a New Jersey mass transit accident attorney at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC.
Our legal team has spent many years finding needed compensation for injured clients, no matter who the at-fault party was or how complex the case was. Through our skills and resources, we can help you begin your recovery so that you can be free of the physical, financial, and emotional damage that results from such accidents.
Determined to Protect the Rights of Accident Victims
Public transportation companies whose drivers cause accidents must pay for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and additional losses of accident victims. When a significant number of people suffer catastrophic injuries, it is essential to be able to identify all responsible parties in case the insurance coverage is not sufficient for all the accident victims. In the case of mass transit owned by local governments, you may face additional issues: notification requirements and a cap on damages.
Please contact an attorney early rather than later to protect your interests. Worse things happen if you wait too long. Substantial evidence can disappear, notification requirements can be missed, statutes of limitations can pass, and insurance policies can be exhausted.
A mass transit accident can be a traumatic and chaotic experience. Knowing what not to do can be as important as knowing what to do. Don’t make any statements to an insurance company representative about your injuries without consulting with an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney. We have successfully handled numerous public transportation accident cases and can handle all the legal details on your behalf.
Mass transit accident cases can be difficult to prove in a court of law and therefore it is important to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence of your case. If you have been injured in a mass transit accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. We handle most mass transit accident injury claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t have to worry about any fees unless you win. We look forward to earning you a settlement that can help mitigate the pain you have experienced.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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