Campbell Office
51 East Campbell Avenue Suite 120 Campbell, CA 95008
Caputo & Van Der Walde llp
Local Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys
Get A Free Case Evaluation
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a mass transit accident involving a bus, train, or other public transport, the experienced San Jose attorneys at Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys are ready to help. We’ve recovered millions for injured clients and know how to hold negligent transit companies accountable. Free case consultations available.
If you have suffered significant injuries due to a mass transit accident, please contact our San Jose mass transit accident lawyers at Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys.
Our legal team is familiar with the claims process and, from our more than 85 years of collective experience, we have developed the most effective legal strategies regarding mass transit accident claims.
Ready to begin? Seek compensation with our team! Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.
Mass transit companies like the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and AMTRAK serve countless residents of Northern California every day. Trains, buses, and other types of mass transit vehicles can be seen streaming throughout the region’s many cities, packed with people who are on their work commutes and travelers from all around the country. While most reach their destinations without incident, some, unfortunately, become victims of mass transit accidents, the magnitude of which can be devastating.
Most mass transit vehicles are considered “common carriers,” meaning the companies that own them are held to the highest duty of care and must keep each and every paying customer safe while they are in their vessels.
A transportation company may be held liable for passenger injuries if they were caused by any of the following:
Transportation companies generally have resourceful and powerful insurance companies backing them. It is common for insurance companies to send agents to an accident scene to preemptively build a case to protect against impending claims.
An attorney should be hired immediately after a mass transit accident so he or she can get started on an investigation right away. By gathering material evidence, witness statements, and expert testimony, he or she should be able to counter the work of insurance agents and make a clear case for the transportation company’s liability.
Victims and their loved ones may seek coverage for damages incurred in a mass transit accident by filing either a personal injury claim or a wrongful death lawsuit.
The following damages may be awarded in a settlement:
It is important to get in touch with a mass transit accident attorney in San Jose and file a claim as soon as possible. Most mass transit entities are affiliated with the government, which means claims against them are subject to special notice requirements and deadlines. If you fail to file a claim before the appropriate deadline for your case, then you automatically relinquish the right to compensation. This is why you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Going up against big transportation companies may seem like a losing proposition; however, with the right attorney by your side, you may have more than a fighting chance at winning your case. Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys has a proven track record of success.
Contact our offices today to receive a case evaluation. We will be honest with you about your chances and, if your claim is viable, fight aggressively for your recovery.
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.