What Should I Do After a Public Transportation Accident?

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It is not uncommon to use public transportation to weave yourself in and out of the city of Toronto, whether it be the subway, bus, train, etc. But what may come as odd is if you get injured while riding on one of these trusted sources of transportation. Well, in this case, please read on to discover what to do next and how a seasoned Toronto public transportation accident lawyer at Merricks Law Group, P.A. can help you with the legal steps to take.

What is considered to be a public transportation accident?

First of all, a public transportation accident is considered one in which a passenger, or more than likely multiple passengers, incur devastating injuries and damages while riding on a subway, bus, train, etc. Below are more specific examples of how each type of accident may come about:

  • The common causes of subway accidents:
    • The subway doors may malfunction and prematurely close on a passenger.
    • The subway carts may not have been properly inspected and derailed from the track.
    • The subway may not have adequate security and a passenger(s) may be the victim of a criminal act.
  • The common causes of bus accidents:
    • The bus may fail to discharge passengers at safe, designated stops.
    • The bus may fail to stock the proper safety and emergency equipment on board.
    • The bus driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise be driving negligently.
  • The common causes of train accidents:
    • The train may experience mechanical failures during its ride.
    • The train tracks may be misaligned or missing bolts and screws.
    • The train operator may fail to stop for stalled automobiles on the track.

What steps should I take after a public transportation accident in Toronto?

Your public transportation accident likely entails dealing with a government entity, the Toronto Transit Commission. This means that you may be expected to file a notice of claim with the commission before you file your personal injury claim against them. Importantly, this notice must be given within 10 days from the date on which your accident occurred. Other than that, you may handle your personal injury case as you would in the event of any other auto accident type.

This may start with calling a law enforcement officer to the scene, and then giving your statement for their official accident report. Plus, you should continue by speaking to witnesses or other victims of the accident event, so that you may exchange notes, photo and video evidence, and contact information. Lastly, you should leave the scene on an ambulance transporting you to the hospital, so that you may know the extent of your incurred injuries and collect medical evidence along the way.

Do not wait. Retain the services of a competent Toronto auto accident lawyer from Merricks Law Group, P.A. We look forward to working with you and taking on your case.

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