Twin Cities Public Transportation Accidents Attorneys
Injuries that happen on Metro Transit light rail trains and busses must be investigated to determine if they occurred due to negligence on the part of Metro Transit or its employees. Unfortunately, these accidents are not investigated by an external agency but by Metro Transit itself. As a result, it is reasonable to assume Metro Transit investigators are more likely to highlight what Metro Transit workers did correctly than what they did wrong. At Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, our lawyers investigate public transportation accidents in order to expose negligence on the part of Metro Transit or its employees in cases involving serious injuries and death. Our office consults accident investigators and other experts in determining why an accident or injury happened and the role of negligence on the part of Metro Transit.
Since there is a 6 month statute of limitations on filing a lawsuit against Metro Transit in public transportation accidents, it's important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to being the investigation process. To schedule an appointment to discuss your case, contact public transportation accident attorneys at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz today.
Investigating Public Transportation Accidents
In many cases, commuters may be injured or killed due to sudden starts and stops, doors closing, poor bus driving, or confusing signage along train routes. In each case, there will be witnesses and video footage from cameras mounted inside of busses and train cars. Additionally, there will be physical evidence that must be collected and analyzed. Our lawyers consult experienced accident investigators in determining how a commuter was injured and the role of Metro Transit or employees.
Foreseeability - Design Flaws, Improper Safety Measures
Even in cases where a light rail train hits a car, confusing directions, traffic lights, or signs may have played a role. Route design flaws, poor planning, and improper safety measures create liability when foreseeability regarding potential dangers and risks are ignored in public transit planning. For example, planners should have foreseen that the maze of lanes and rail lines in downtown Minneapolis would lead to accidents, injuries, and deaths. We work to expose these design flaws as well, pointing out issues related to foreseeability and what should have been done to protect the safety of pedestrians, commuters, and drivers.
Contact Public Transportation Accident Lawyers Today
We have the experience and knowledge needed to investigate public transportation accidents and establish a balance in the courtroom. If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved on due to a public transportation accident, contact personal injury attorneys at the law office of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz today.
