Bowles & Verna LLP
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Bowles & Verna LLP
925-478-5763
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Bay Area Public Transit Accident Lawyers In Walnut Creek

Personal injury claims against public transit agencies are more complex than a regular claim. You first have to file a written claim, usually within six months from the date of the accident, and the agency must respond within 45 days. In general, you can pursue a lawsuit within six months if the claim is denied or two years if they do not respond.

Suing a government entity requires help from experienced personal injury lawyers. At Bowles & Verna LLP in Walnut Creek, our Bay Area public transit accident lawyers have handled many government claims. You can trust in our knowledge and our skill as trial attorneys. Speak with us today.

Types Of Bay Area Public Transit Accidents

We represent people injured in California public transit accidents, either as a passenger on public transit or as a motorist, pedestrian or boater hit by a train, bus or ferry. You can come to our firm for help with:

  • BART train derailments and other accidents
  • Light rail derailments and other accidents
  • Caltrain derailments and other accidents
  • Muni bus accidents with other vehicles or pedestrians
  • Ferry collisions with other boats and the dock

We also represent people injured on the train platform or ferry dock.

Why Do Public Transit Accidents Happen?

Some of the most frequent causes of public transit accidents include:

  • Operator error
  • Lack of necessary maintenance
  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Negligent third parties
  • Defective train, bus or ferry components

We will determine the cause of your accident and identify the negligent party or parties. We will seek maximum compensation for you and your family.

Damages In Catastrophic Transit Injury Cases

Each case is different, but in general, people may recover damages for serious injuries in the following categories:

  • Economic damages such as medical costs, lost income, loss of earning capacity, long-term or permanent disability, and loss of household services
  • Noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium

In addition, if you lost a loved one, we can represent your family in a wrongful death claim.

Don’t Delay; The Deadline To File Is Short

Call us at 925-478-5763 or send us an email today for a free consultation about your public transportation injury claim in California.