San Jose Mass Transit Accident Attorneys
Every day in the United States many people use various types of transportation to travel for vacation, work, or to visit friends and family. The travel business is enormous in the U.S., which is evident by the more than $528 billion that was spent by domestic and international travelers in 2002.
With such a large amount of people traveling, there are numerous reports of transportation accidents and injuries reported annually. Some of the devastating events that may take place on a common carrier due to negligence of the transportation company include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Assault
- Personal injuries
- Sexual assault
- Robbery
- Bone fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Damage to internal organs
- Head trauma
A majority of transporting vehicles are "common carriers," which mean that they are held to the highest duty of care and must transport each paying individual and his or her freight in a safe manner. Typically, buses, trains, planes and cruise ships are considered to be common carriers. Transportation companies are responsible for the safety of all passengers and must be held liable for any injuries sustained while on the vehicle. If you have sustained an injury while traveling in a mass transit vessel, you may have the right to bring a lawsuit. With the representation of a San Jose mass transit accident lawyer, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries.
In a case involving Valley Transit Authority, Van Der Walde & Associates recovered $225,000 for a plaintiff who sustained a broken shoulder while the bus she was riding in stopped suddenly, causing her to be ejected her from her seat and into a pole across the bus.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a mass transit accident resulting in a physical injury in California, please contact the Northern California traffic accident attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates at (877) 862-6288.
