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Key Takeaways
- Public transit claims involving agencies such as MUNI (SFMTA), BART, or Caltrain are subject to strict administrative deadlines—typically requiring a formal government claim to be filed within six months under the California Government Claims Act.
- Common mass transit incidents include falling off unshielded platforms, slipping on station stairways, door closures on passengers, sudden stops or vehicle jerks, maintenance failures, and security-related assaults.
- Government entities benefit from specific statutory immunities and technical procedural rules that require experienced legal representation to overcome.
- Early legal action is essential to subpoena surveillance footage, interview operator personnel, preserve maintenance logs, and conduct an independent incident investigation before evidence is altered or discarded.
- Personal injury claims against public transit operators are handled on a contingency fee basis, ensuring injured passengers receive dedicated representation without paying upfront legal fees.
Representing Northern California Victims of Public Transportation Accidents
If you’ve been injured on the BART, Caltrain, or MUNI bus system, you have a very limited amount of time to pursue legal action. Having represented people injured on public transportation, The Cartwright Law Firm has the experience and knowledge necessary to hold public agencies responsible for injuries caused by their employees and equipment.
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Because public transportation systems enjoy immunities from certain kinds of liability, a number of technical legal hurdles must be overcome in the preparation of any case. Our personal injury attorneys have been through these kinds of cases before. We know what we have to prove to ensure our clients get their day in court. We use every available legal tool the law allows for bringing justice to clients injured on trains, buses, and trolley cars.
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Don’t be persuaded you can’t do anything – contact San Francisco public transportation accident lawyers at The Cartwright Law Firm today and schedule a free consultation. While we’re located in downtown San Francisco, we represent clients throughout the Northern California communities of San Jose, Redwood City, San Mateo, Mountain View, and Daly City. We’re prepared to front the initial costs of a case, recovering our fees as a percentage of any settlement awarded our clients.
Representing Victims Of MUNI, BART And Other Public Transportation Accidents
The personal injury lawyers of The Cartwright Law Firm represent people injured in the following ways on public transportation systems:
- Falling off platform
- Slipping on station stairs
- Injuries due to closing train or bus door
- Falls due to sudden stops or jerking motion
- Physical assaults on platforms or bus vestibules
- Cable car injury due to negligent public transportation maintenance
Not Sure If You Have A Case? Give Us A Call
If you’ve been injured on the MUNI, BART, or Caltrain system, you only have 6 months to file a lawsuit to recover damages. Given the bureaucratic nature of public agencies, it’s important that you discuss your case with one of our public transportation accident lawyers immediately. Since public transportation agencies have their own legal department and investigators, our office needs to act immediately in order to conduct our own investigation, take witness statements, and interview employees.
Don’t wait until your medical bills exceed your insurance claim – contact the personal injury lawyers of The Cartwright Law Firm today. Whether you live in San Jose, Menlo Park, Burlingame, San Bruno, or Redwood City, we can help you recover damages. Protect your rights – Contact The Cartwright Law Firm at (415) 433-0444 for experienced guidance.
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