Legal Help for Pedestrians Injured by Public Transportation
In San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, pedestrians are at risk of injury by all forms of public transportation. Drivers and operators of public transportation cause accidents, injuries and, sometimes, wrongful deaths because of their negligence.
If you were a pedestrian who was injured by a MUNI bus, train, cable car, LRV or other vehicle, please contact the attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson for a free consultation and case evaluation. Call toll free: 866-446-4046. One of our pedestrian injury lawyers will talk to you about the accident, your injuries and whether you may be able to recover financial compensation for damages.
Held to a Higher Standard
Buses, railroads, taxis, cable cars, trolleys, light rail vehicles and other forms of public transportation are called common carriers. As such, they owe passengers, pedestrians and the public at large a higher duty of care than a licensed driver who is not involved in commercial transportation.
In California, when a pedestrian is injured by a public transit vehicle, he or she may have as little as six months in which to file a claim for damages. If you miss the filing deadline, you lose your right to claim compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost future income, property damage and other accident-related damages. That is why it is essential to discuss your case with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible.
A Thorough Investigation
Our personal injury attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case, studying police reports, visiting the scene of the accident, and interviewing witnesses and hiring experts, when necessary, to show what happened and who is at fault.
Then we will hold the responsible party accountable. Our goal is to see that you obtain the full amount of compensation you deserve. Success in pedestrian accident claims provides our clients with the compensation they are entitled to receive by law. It also serves a broader purpose: Large verdict or settlements encourage other common carriers to behave more responsibly toward pedestrians and the public at large.
Contact our office in San Francisco or Century City, California, for legal representation that gets results. Our main office is located directly above the Montgomery Street BART station.
