San Francisco Bay Area BART Accident Attorneys

California Caltrain Accident Lawyers

San Francisco's mass transit system is extensive, second to none existing in California today. It includes MUNI buses, trolleys and streetcars, BART rapid transit commuter rail and Caltrain trains.

Bus drivers and other transit operators have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely. This means not speeding, obeying the rules of the road, being cautious about other vehicles, and being aware of the needs of passengers inside and those embarking and disembarking the vehicle.

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If you or a loved one has been injured in a BART, Caltrain or Muni accident in San Francisco, contact the mass transit accident attorneys at Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel. We have more than 30 years of experience investigating the causes of MUNI/BART accidents and getting our clients the compensation they deserve. Among the public transit injury cases we've handled:

• A senior citizen suffered broken bones when a BART bus took off before he was seated, throwing him to the floor.
• A wheelchair-bound passenger suffered serious injury when she fell from her chair after the bus slammed on its brakes. While the bus driver had anchored the wheelchair to the bus, he had not anchored the rider to the wheelchair.

While the city and county has more resources to fight an injury claim, which can be intimidating for an injured person — it's important to know you have a skilled and aggressive legal team on your side, ready to be your voice in court.

MUNI/BART cases have several layers of complexity. First, these are claims being brought against a government entity. A shorter statute of limitations applies to these government cases. We must file a government code claim document within six (6) months of the accident.

Second, when taking a case to the jury, we must overcome the financial concerns that taxpaying jurors have about their tax dollars being used to pay claims. It's the job of the lawyer to help the jury understand that accountability is proper and it’s the only way to encourage these mass transit companies to be accountable and to do it right.

Do not lose your right to sue. By filing a claim quickly, you will protect your rights. Contact our San Jose law office today to speak directly with an attorney about your MUNI/BART or Caltrain injury or wrongful death claim. All of our fees for personal injury cases are contingency based — this means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

For a free consultation, call 408-217-0356.

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