Public Transportation Hubs

Public transportation services include buses, trains, planes, trams, and ferries. Public transportation services transport passengers within cities or states or offer interstate transit.

Public transportation hubs are access points for mass transit vehicles, including train stations, bus stops, subway stations, and ferry terminals. Public transit accidents include accidents with vehicles and at transportation hubs.

Who is liable for injuries on public transportation? 

Whether traveling by bus, plane, or train, if you’re injured at a station, you may wonder who’s liable. 

If you suffer a bus station injury, the circumstances determine who’s liable. Suppose you fall after slipping on a wet surface. You learn a bus station employee spilled water and didn’t clean it up. In that case, the party responsible for the bus station may be liable. Responsible parties include municipal government, bussing organizations, or service contractors. If so, a subcontracted cleaning company may be liable for your injuries. 

Suppose a truck strikes the train you’re on and causes a train crash. The truck driver may be at fault and liable for your accident. It’s also possible the company that owns the truck is liable if it failed to maintain the vehicle and its brakes failed.

Wherever the accident occurs, a thorough investigation must happen to examine the circumstances and determine who’s liable. 

What legal standards protect me from public transit injuries?

Public transit providers must meet the legal duty of care standards in their operations. They must comply with applicable laws and act in a way intended to prevent harm. Service providers may be liable if they fail to take reasonable actions, resulting in your injuries.

Types of public transportation injuries 

Public transportation hub injury claims could stem from multiple injuries, including the following:

• Broken bones
• Internal bleeding
• Lacerations
• Organ damage
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

What should I do if injured after a public transportation accident?

Report your accident and seek medical attention after a public transportation accident. If you were in a bus or train crash, you may not need to report the incident; however, if you slipped and fell in a bus station bathroom, you may need to notify station staff.

Calling 911 ensures police arrive promptly to investigate and offer aid. 911 operators can also send paramedics to the scene to treat injuries.

You should seek medical assistance and ensure medical professionals diagnose and treat injuries. You may not immediately realize you’re injured if you have a hairline fracture, soft tissue injury, or internal bleeding because symptoms may appear later. You may be in shock, preventing you from recognizing your symptoms. 

Consider contacting an attorney. Depending on your accident, you may consult an auto accident lawyer, a premises liability attorney, or a Las Vegas slip-and-fall lawyer. An attorney can advise you while you’re still at the scene. They’ll prepare you to answer questions about the accident and ensure you understand your legal rights and obligations. 

Am I entitled to compensation? 

Victims may receive payouts from slip-and-fall cases, auto accidents, and other injury accidents at public transportation hubs. Your injury could cost you tens of thousands in medical bills and lost wages during your recovery. You shouldn’t have to bear those costs if someone’s negligence caused your accident.

Accident victims can receive reimbursement for expenses, such as medical bills and childcare costs. You can also seek non-monetary damages to compensate for your pain, suffering, and how your injuries have affected you. Suppose you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after your accident. You can seek reimbursement for therapy costs, as well as compensation for how PTSD impacts your daily life.

How a personal injury lawyer can help

Public transportation accidents can have unique legal complexities affecting your ability to file a claim against the party responsible for your accident. Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, knows local laws and how these affect public transportation accident claims.

We’ll investigate your accident and confirm you can file a legal case. We’ll prepare the legal paperwork, gather evidence, and talk to witnesses to support your claim. We’ll also help you calculate the damages owed, ensuring you seek all the compensation you deserve.