Public Transit Accidents

Waterloo Public Transit Accident Lawyers

The field of personal injury is one of the more complex areas of the law, but it can be even complicated when dealing with public transit accidents.  These types of accidents are more common than you think, especially in heavily populated areas such as the GTA and southern Ontario.  In some cases, the injury victim is uninsured.  BLW Injury Law Firm has extensive experience and knowledge at obtaining compensation when it comes to public transit accidents.

Despite your insurance situation or the insurance coverage that the public transportation company carries, a personal injury lawyer in Waterloo from our firm has the skills needed to get you the compensation you’re deserving of.  Furthermore, we will ensure that your rights are protected throughout the entire legal process.  Your first consultation is FREE, we offer flexible scheduling for our clients, and we will even visit you at home or in the hospital if you’re unable to come to our office.

Causes of Public Transit Accidents

Our law firm focuses on providing legal representation for individuals who’ve sustained injuries in public transit accidents.  In the process of proving liability, we draw from past experiences when trying to reach a settlement amount for the client.  In most cases, your injury lawyer in Waterloo and their team will be able to resolve your claim quickly and effectively without ever having to present it to a judge and jury.  In fact, over 90% of all the personal injury cases we handle are settled outside the courtroom.

While there are numerous circumstances that can lead to a public transit accident, the more common causes are:

  • Defectively designed or manufactured vehicles and equipment
  • Distracted drivers or operators
  • Driver or operator error
  • Improper operator training
  • Improper vehicle maintenance
  • Operators driving without proper licensing
  • People driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

Regardless of what caused the public transit accident and your injuries, BLW Injury Law Firm has the experience, knowledge, and resources to pursue a claim against all liable parties, transit company, operator, and maintenance crew included.

Reasons for hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

You’ve recently been released from the hospital after sustaining injuries in a public transit accident and are struggling with your recovery.  As if this weren’t overwhelming enough, you’re getting hammered with tons of paperwork and questions from numerous people in the healthcare industry, insurance companies, and law enforcement.  It’s time to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer in Waterloo and their legal assistants to handle your public transit accident claim.

When it comes to personal injury claims in the GTA and throughout southern Ontario, we have the experience and knowledge to take on the insurance companies and their lawyers.  For more information, call BLW Injury Law Firm today.