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Have You Been Injured in a Public Transportation Accident in Southern California? Learn What Your Legal Options Are

Every day, thousands of individuals travel throughout California on public transit. They frequently rely on public transportation to get to and from work, do their shopping, and travel between locations. These people would have a very difficult time traveling anyplace if they did not have access to public transportation.

Nevertheless, despite how useful public transit is generally, there are still issues with it. These vehicles are being driven by people, and we all know that human mistake is a real possibility. There are errors. The buses and trains themselves do not always drive safely. They might malfunction mechanically or undergo breakdowns. When they do, many people risk suffering injuries.

Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation if you have been hurt in a public transit accident, whether it involves a bus accident or a train accident. After hearing your experience, we will let you know what legal alternatives you may have.

When it comes to public transit, there are two main unforeseen problems

You can employ a wide range of different vehicles for public transit. They comprise all forms of commercial transportation, such as passenger buses, railways (including subways), taxis, shuttle buses, and others. The kind of public transportation a commuter uses is primarily determined by where they live.

No matter what kind of vehicle a person is in, if they are hurt just travelling to or from somewhere else, such as work, the injuries could be life-threatening. Similar to how there may be several parties or things ultimately accountable for the accident. They can be the operator of the vehicle, a mechanic who serviced it, the business that owned it, or even a government agency in control of it.

Public transit accidents can be very complicated

The reality is that a case is likely to be complicated when a person is injured in an accident while using public transit. Because of this, we advise anybody who has been a part of one to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 as soon as possible. Be aware that some states have statutes of limitations that give you only a limited amount of time to pursue a personal injury claim. You might only have six months to initiate a lawsuit if it is one you want to bring against the government.

There is no financial risk in allowing us to take your case

Get a free case review when you first contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. We will accept your case on a contingency basis if we decide to take it and you decide to proceed. This means that you will not have to pay us anything unless your case is successful. You will not be responsible for paying anything if we lose your case. That is how easy it is. Call us right away at 909-982-0707 to get going and discover your alternatives.