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Bus, Train, & Mass Transit Accident

Buss accidentEach year hundreds of Americans are injured by negligence aboard trains, buses, and other forms of mass transportation. In many cases these injuries are suffered as a result of poor maintenance or a failure to abide by adequate safety measures by those work on or are in charge of mass transit vehicles. Often times injuries suffered aboard a mass transit vehicle or accidents involving buses or trains can cause severe and debilitating injuries or even death to the victim or victims.

The authorities in charge of operating or regulating transit systems are in many cases government entities. Personal injury lawsuits involving government entities present a unique set of challenges to attorneys and special rules may apply to the mass transit litigation that would not necessarily apply in other personal injury lawsuits.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident while aboard a train, airplane, bus, or other form of transportation our experienced attorneys can help. Please contact us today for a free initial consultation with one of our mass transit attorneys.

Common Carriers

A common carriers is any form of transit that offers transportation to the general public for a fee. Common carriers include:

  • Taxis
  • Buses, from city and charter buses to airport shuttles
  • Trains
  • Airlines
  • Tour boats, cruise ships and ferrie

Common carriers are required to provide the utmost care to their passengers. Failure to provide this high level of care to ensure a passenger's safety can result in the carrier being held financially liable for damages or injures incurred by a passenger.

The mass transit lawyers at Reich & Binstock LLP have been protecting the rights of injury victims for over 25 years and have the experience to get you the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident while being transported by a common carrier we can help. Please contact us today for a free initial consultation with one of our mass transit lawyers by calling us toll-free at 1-866-LAW(529)-2400 or filling out the contact form on this page.