If you were injured in an accident involving public transit, you should seek the help of a personal injury attorney, so you can pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages.
What Kinds Of Damages Could Result From an Accident
If you have been involved in an accident, you could have suffered a variety of injuries ranging from whiplash to broken bones to serious back and neck injuries. Some of these injuries will have lasting affects on you.
Always make sure an accident report is completed. Be sure to notify the proper authorities of the accident. It is important to establish medical care right away. Failing to get medical treatment as soon as possible could be damaging to your claim.
Maintain thorough documentation to support your accident injury claim, such as medical bills, medical records, proof of lost wages and missed work, and written estimates for fixing property damage.
Here are some common damages claimed in similar personal injury claims:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Property damages
Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
You can pursue a personal injury claim for your damages, but pursuing a claim against a government entity is not the same as pursuing a claim against an individual. State laws and city laws affect how your claim is filed.
You must file a notice of claim if you believe the injuries you suffered in an injury that was because of the negligence of a employee. Most states in the country have websites that have rules regarding the claims filing process, the claim form, and details regarding filing the claim and who the claim should be submitted to.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have suffered injuries in an accident involving a city bus, consult with a personal injury lawyer. Since you cannot make a claim against the city if you were partly to blame for the accident, its integral to your claim to show that the employee, such as the bus driver, was to blame for the accident.
Most transportation accidents have a defined cause, such as poor vehicle maintenance, inadequate training, fatigue, or distracted driving. Get your Free Case Evaluation today!
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Charlotte Area Transit system (CATS), or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
