Virginia Public Transportation Accidents Lawyers
The popularity of Virginia's public transportation has soared in recent years for reasons that include cost, convenience and concerns about the environment. An unfortunate consequence of this trend is an increase in accidents and injuries on trains, planes, buses and other modes of public transport.
If you or a member of your family has been injured in a public transportation accident of any kind, contact us today by calling toll free at 1-800-283-2202, or submit a Case Evaluation online for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. In order to help you get the financial compensation you deserve, we have offices in cities throughout Virginia, including in Richmond, Hopewell, Petersburg, Charlottesville, Tappahannock, Louisa and Staunton.
Public transportation providers are also known as "common carriers." Examples of common carriers include:
- Planes
- Buses
- Ferries
- Taxis
- Trains
- Elevators
- Escalators
The lawyers at Marks & Harrison handle injury and wrongful death cases arising from public transportation accidents. Litigation in these cases can be quite complex. There are often several victims as well as several potentially responsible parties. We investigate these accidents thoroughly and by identifying all of the negligent parties we are able to build a strong case for our clients.
The attorneys at Marks & Harrison have represented many clients who have been injured in public transportation accidents, as well as clients who have lost a loved one in an accident. Examples of public transportation accident claims successfully handled by our firm include:
- A client fell down an elevator shaft after stepping through an open door, expecting the elevator to be there. Recovery: $975,000.
- An elderly woman in an ambulance broke her arm when the driver swerved, and caused an attendant to fall onto her. Recovery: $275,000.
- A passenger slipped and broke her leg while boarding a train in a rainstorm and alleged train personnel rushed her onto the car. Recovery: $135,000.
- A passenger was hit in the head when a laptop computer fell from an airplane’s defective overhead luggage compartment. Recovery: $75,000.
- A passenger was injured when a carry-on bag in an overhead compartment fell on her head during a trans-Atlantic flight. Recovery: $30,000.
- A train passenger suffered a concussion after being struck on the head by a fold-up sink. Recovery: $25,000.
- A passenger in a horse carriage was thrown from the carriage when a horse, spooked by a back-firing car, galloped off. Recovery: $15,000.
Accidents involving public transportation stem from a variety causes, including:
- Dangerous roadways
- Defective equipment
- Failure to follow rules and regulations
- Improper maintenance
- Inadequate safety measures
- Operation by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Operator negligence
- Poorly trained operators
- Weather conditions
A passenger who is involved in a crash or is injured while riding on public transportation may be entitled to financial compensation. Our Virginia public transportation victim’s rights attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim. Contact us today by calling toll free at 1-800-283-2202. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also submit a Case Evaluation online or send us an email at lawyers@marksandharrison.com.
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Contact us today by calling toll free at 1-800-283-2202. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also submit a Case Evaluation online.