San Francisco Subway Accident

Someone injured in an accident involving San Francisco area public transportation, such as subways (or BART), faces a unique set of legal challenges. San Francisco subway accidents technically fall under the umbrella of a personal injury lawsuit, but since the defendant here is the public transit system, there are many more loopholes and hurdles to navigate than in a normal personal injury case.

If you have suffered a San Francisco subway injury, contact the Law Offices of Michael and Michelle Mandel today.

Litigating a subway accident in San Francisco, CA

First of all, victims of a San Francisco subway accident have a limited amount of time in which to file their claim. They must meet this deadline or face having their claim invalidated. Therefore, it is essential for you to contact a personal injury law firm as soon as possible following a subway accident in San Francisco.

Not all pedestrian accidents with subways involve subway train cars. Slips, trips, and falls on and around staircases and platforms are very common. The most important factors in any such subway accident injury case are:

• Your location
• The reason you fell

You will also need to be specific. It will not help your case if you cannot state exactly which staircase or platform you fell or were injured on, as well as the exact type of injury you sustained.

This specificity will most likely require the assistance of the transit police. Because each staircase and platform in a subway system is numbered, it is important you not move from the location in which your injury occurred unless you are in immediate danger. Instead, you should call for police officer and paramedics.

Also try to:

• Get names and contact information of potential witnesses
• Determine the cause of your fall, such as a crack or break in the platform or staircase

San Francisco personal injury lawyers

The Law Offices of Michael and Michelle Mandel want you to understand your rights in cases involving personal injury law in San Francisco, and your prospects for a successful settlement.

If you have been injured by a neglectful bus driver or other motor vehicle driver, business, or healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. We are a family-owned law firm and care about our clients. Take the first step toward justice by contacting the San Francisco attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael and Michelle Mandel today for a free initial consultation.