Busses, airplanes, trains and subways are entrusted with the safety of their passengers when transporting them. Due to this entrustment, operators of mass transit vehicles have a heightened responsibility and level of care that is owed to their passengers. Failure to do so can result in severe injuries to multiple passengers and expose the operators and their employers to significant liability.
New Jersey bus driver strikes recent passenger in crosswalk
Truck driver strikes pedestrian while turning, leaves scene
Tractor-trailers pose unique dangers not present in other vehicles. Their extreme size and sometimes dangerous cargo increase the potential for serious injuries and even fatalities in accidents. Due to the potential for severe injuries in a truck accident, it is incumbent on truck drivers to use proper care in their operation to prevent accidents where possible.
Woman suffers brain injury in accident caused by teen on phone
Motor vehicle accidents can result in brain injuries, even at a low rate of speed. A traumatic brain injury often results in significant financial costs and ongoing disability. If such an injury is caused by the careless or negligent actions of another, victims may be able to receive compensation for these costs.
Fifteen injured in New Jersey accident involving commuter van
Thousands of people are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. This can be difficult enough to deal with when such injuries are the result of accidental circumstances, but even more so when they are due to the careless or negligent actions of another since such actions can be prevented by exercising the proper level of care. Injuries from car accidents can be severe in some cases and result in significant damages for victims and their families, so establishing liability for such damages is imperative.
