Lakeland Train, Bus, and Transportation Accident Injury Attorney / Lawyer

Lakeland Train, Bus, and Transportation Injury Attorney - Lawyer, Providing Professional Train, Bus, and Transportation Accident Personal Injury Attorney legal services for Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.

Call 863.660.2185 to Speak with Lakeland Train, Bus, and Transportation Accident Personal Injury Attorney / Lawyer, Joshua E. Schoen.

Bus and Train accidents as it relates to this page will be discussed regarding accidents and injuries to passengers of such modes of mass transportation. However, our law firm also represents bus and train accident victims who are pedestrians and motor vehicle operators.

As a mass transit company a bus company and passenger train company has a lawful responsibility for the safety of all passengers. Having said that, their are situations when the bus or train accident was not the fault of the passenger bus or train, such as motor vehicle operator being at fault.

Bus accidents that liability may fall on the transit bus company may include, but are not limited to:

A bus driver stops suddenly, and is rear-ended by a car that is tailgating it;
A bus swerves and sideswipes another vehicle that was attempting to pass;
A bus passenger is injured when a bus hits a standing object such as a lamppost or overpass ramp wall;
Buses that hit any object or pedestrian when merging in or out of bus lanes that cross bike lanes;
Bus accidents that involve the bus driver being impaired by alcohol, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, or other controlled substance;
Mechanical malfunctions that result in the injury or death of passengers or bystanders;
Material conditions of the bus that results in the injury or death of passengers or bystanders.

Passenger train accidents that liability may fall on the transit train company may include, but are not limited to:

A conductor stops suddenly, injuring passengers;
An engineer uses the wrong track, causing a collision with another train;
Passenger train accidents that involve the engineer or other staff being impaired by alcohol, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, or other controlled substance;
Mechanical malfunctions that results in the injury or death of passengers or bystanders;
Material conditions of the train that results in the injury or death of passengers or bystanders.

When an individual is injured in a bus or train accident, they must often seek medical treatment and endure length periods of physical therapy, which in some cases may last for months, years, or even the rest of the victim's life.

The law allows the victim of a bus or train accident who is injured as a result of the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another to legally seek compensation and potential monetary damages.

The court (judge or jury) will consider important issues in determining appropriate compensation and potential monetary damages relating to your train - bus accident injury case including, but not limited to:

Injuries as a direct result of a personal injury accident or incident;
Medical bills directly related to you or your loved ones injuries, including medical treatment, physical therapy &, rehabilitation costs, prescription costs, necessary medical equipment, and if necessary, long term or permanent treatment treatment and care;
Lost Wages;
Pain and Suffering;
Permanent or long-term diminished quality of life.

In the event that a death has resulted from a bus or train accident, immediate family members of the victim may seek justice in the form of a wrongful death liability lawsuit.

Protect your rights by seeking the legal advice and representation of an experienced Lakeland Train, Bus, and Transportation Accident Personal Injury Attorney / Lawyer.

Contact Lakeland Train, Bus, and Transportation Accident Personal Injury Attorney / Lawyer Joshua E. Schoen at 863.660.2185 in the Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and the surrounding Central Florida area.