Have You Been Injured By Public Transportation?
People in the Atlanta metro area rely on public transportation as an efficient, cost-effective way to travel. When you ride in a bus, train or other vehicle, you expect the driver to use care and caution on the road.
Unfortunately, passengers sometimes are injured on public transportation due to operator error or other incidents of carelessness. People in other vehicles, as well as pedestrians, also may be struck by buses or trains.
If this has happened to you or someone close to you, a skilled personal injury attorney can protect your rights. Attorney T. Andrew Miller is an Atlanta public transportation accident attorney who can thoroughly investigate the details of your situation and advocate on your behalf throughout the legal process.
How To Assert Your Rights After A Public Transportation Accident
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) buses and trains transport thousands of people around the region on a daily basis. Victims of public transportation accidents may suffer from a variety of injuries, including back injuries, spine injuries, neck injuries, burns, broken bones, soft tissue injuries, paralysis or even death.
If you were hurt due to the negligence of a bus driver or train operator, you likely will be able to seek compensation for your harm. Negligence refers to a failure of an individual or entity to meet a duty of care that was owed to someone else, who was hurt as a result.
Why It Can Be Difficult To Sue Governmental Entities
Under Georgia law, the public transportation system has a duty to exercise reasonable care when transporting passengers. The city itself, in addition to the negligent driver, may be liable for careless conduct that results in a crash.
If negligence is established, an accident victim may be able to obtain compensation for lost income, medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages that he or she sustained. It is important to know, however, that public transportation accidents pose unique legal challenges because they involve governmental entities.
The concept of “sovereign immunity” limits the extent to which injured passengers or other victims may be able to sue the government after a crash. Furthermore, there are strict procedural rules and time limits that apply when taking legal action against a city or another public entity, which is why it is critical to have a skilled lawyer on your side.
Speak With Attorney T. Andrew Miller
Cases arising from bus or train crashes can be challenging unless you seek representation from a knowledgeable Atlanta public transportation accident lawyer. Attorney T. Andrew Miller has years of experience representing victims in complex personal injury claims. He takes pride in providing personalized attention to each and every client.
Call The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC, in Atlanta at 678-894-7868, or contact us online.