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Using public transit systems, such as buses and metros, are many people's preferred method of transportation in large, urban areas, such as New York City. The concentrated population makes driving less efficient and cost-effective. While public transit systems are a great alternative to driving, accidents on public transit do occur and can result in serious injuries, and in extreme cases, even death.
Facts and Figures
New York City has one of the most complex and developed public bus transportation systems in America. In NYC alone:
• There are 4,500 city buses that run along 250 different routes
• Over 2.4 million people ride the city buses every day, and thousands more ride other bus transportation in and around the city (such as charter buses or school buses)
• There were over 500 bus accidents in New York in 2008, resulting in 860 injuries and 12 fatalities
The density of the city often makes public transportation the best option for getting from point A to point B; however, if you are one of the thousand people who were injured on a New York bus last year, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim.
Accidents and Liability
Bus accidents can cause serious injury or even death to passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. If you have been injured in a bus accident, your case should be investigated for liability. Depending on the circumstances, a number of parties may be liable, such as:
• The bus driver
• The city's public transportation authority
• Another motorist
• Another passenger on the bus
If you have been the victim of another party or person's negligence or recklessness, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for medical expenses, property damages, pain and suffering, lost wages and the wrongful death of a loved one.
For more information about how to receive compensation for an accident involving a city bus, contact the New York City public transportation accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today.
James Witherspoon
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