Palm Tran and Tri-Rail can be held financially liable for injuries that occur on their buses and trains. However, both Palm Tran and Tri-Rail have their own team of investigators responsible for investigating accidents. As a result, accident victims can't depend on an impartial third party to collect evidence and interview eyewitnesses.
Short Timelines for Filing a Case
Additionally, unlike in other kinds of personal injury cases, injury victims have only 6 months from the time of a public transportation accident to file a motion against Palm Tran or Tri-Rail. And, since Palm Tran and Tri-Rail are public entities, PIP and underinsured / uninsured coverage does not apply. Consequently, if you've been injured on a Palm Tran bus or Tri-Rail train, you have to enter a claim with your own insurer or the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA). This makes it even more important to establish negligence on the part of Palm Tran or Tri-Rail. At the Leifer Law Firm, we're familiar with the processes and procedures involved in public transportation accidents.
Don't wait for investigators with Palm Tran or Tri-Rail to file their report regarding your accident - contact public transportation accident lawyer Corey Leifer today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accidents involving Public Buses and Trains
The personal injury Leifer Law Firm represents people injured on public transportation due to the following:
- Doors shutting on passengers
- Abrupt stops and sudden starts
- Collision accidents with other vehicles
- Speeding
- Intoxicated bus driver or train conductor
- Debris in the aisle that causes a slip or fall
- Broken seat backs
- Derailment
- Poorly maintained bus
- Driver / conductor error
After a Public Transportation Accident - Protecting Your Interests
After an accident on public transportation, you may be required to submit a report verifying you were a passenger on the bus or train in question. Additionally, it's likely that investigators will want to talk to you. While investigators are interested in collecting facts, they are also interested in collecting any information or statements that can be used to minimize or deny liability claims later.
For this reason, it's important to retain an attorney who can represent you in any interactions with investigators while conducting a separate investigation to fact-check what investigators for the SFRTA claim. That's why our office works with independent investigators and safety experts to determine what happened and why.
Contact Public Transportation accident Lawyer Corey Leifer Today
Contact public transportation accident attorney Corey Leifer today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can help you.
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