Atlanta MARTA Public Transit Injury Treatment and Legal Referrals
If you’ve been injured while using Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) services, immediate medical and legal help is crucial. At 1-800-HURT911®, our injury doctors specialize in treating public transit injuries, including those sustained on MARTA buses and trains. We can guide you through the necessary steps for physical therapy and injury treatment.
MARTA’s role in bridging the transportation gap for Atlanta’s urban and metro travelers comes with a responsibility to ensure passenger safety. When that trust is breached through train injuries or other mishaps, you need to know your rights.
1-800-HURT911® offers not just expert medical care but also legal referrals. We can connect you with skilled attorneys experienced in public transit injury cases involving MARTA. Trust 1-800-HURT911® for comprehensive public transit injury treatment and legal referrals.
Atlanta MARTA Accident Lawyer
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) buses and trains transport thousands of people throughout metro Atlanta daily.
In busy cities like Atlanta, public transportation services plays a vital role in mobility and bridges the transportation gap for countless urban and metro travelers annually.
Despite the critical role MARTA plays in metro and urban transportation, each year MARTA bus and rail travelers and pedestrians suffer injuries and sometimes death while using MARTA services or as a result of car and traffic accidents.
As a service provider, it is the responsibility of MARTA bus drivers, train operators and MARTA police officers to ensure the safety of passengers and others on property under their control.
If you’ve been injured in a MARTA bus or train accident, or as a pedestrian or motor vehicle driver you should contact a personal injury attorney without delay.
When you are involved in a MARTA accident call 1800HURT911® to be assigned an expert attorney today.
At 1800HURT911® we will assign you to a preferred doctor at an office that is convenient to you and we will even assist you with transportation to and from the doctor when necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Though riding MARTA buses is usually safe, they are occasionally involved in accidents. Some common causes of MARTA bus accidents are:
- Careless driving (speeding, distracted driving, or failure to observe traffic rules)
- Defective equipment
- Inadequate/improper vehicle maintenance
- Driver fatigue
Here is a list of must-dos after a MARTA bus accident:
- Assess your injuries and damages
- Report the accident (call 911 and inform the police)
- Note down the driver’s license number and name
- Talk to eyewitnesses(including bus passengers). Record their statements
- Collect and preserve evidence
- Seek immediate medical help
- Consult a personal injury attorney
Determining who is liable for a bus accident depends on the circumstances that led to the accident. If, for instance, it is found that the vehicle was not adequately maintained or the driver was not properly trained or was driving while intoxicated, the service provider (can be a private or a government operator) may be held responsible. If the bus driver is found negligent in an accident, they could be liable for the resultant injuries. In some cases, a variety of people, including the bus manufacturer, the driver’s employer, and third-party contractors, can be sued. Who is liable and responsible for damages in a bus accident will also depend on:
- Whether the bus was owned by a public body or a private business
- Whether the plaintiff was a passenger on the bus
Each state has different rules regarding filing timelines. Georgia Statutes of Limitations gives personal injury victims two years from the date of injury to file their lawsuit. Once this period expires, you lose your right to file a lawsuit. Courts grant extension in rare, specific situations. If, for instance, a personal injury victim was incapacitated due to the accident and was unable to file a claim, the court may adopt a lenient approach and extend the deadline for filing a claim.
If you or a loved one were involved in a bus accident and suffered injuries due to the bus driver’s negligence, contact a bus accident attorney. To build a strong case, your attorney will investigate your case, and collect and preserve evidence. Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company. If a settlement offer is made, the professional will give their opinion about whether you should accept it. If an adequate settlement is not reached, your lawyer will file a lawsuit. They will file a complaint and serve it to the opposing party. The defendant must answer the complaint in 30 days. During this (discovery)phase, your attorney and the opposing party’s legal team will exchange evidence, documents,and information. The defendant can file a motions phase, urging the court to take action (dismiss one or more claims or the entire case). Before a lawsuit is filed, both parties must go to mediation. If a satisfactory result through mutual agreement is not achieved, the case will go to trial.
Once your lawyer determines who is at fault, you can sue the at-fault party. Individuals injured in an accident involving a MARTA bus can sue MARTA, the bus driver and other parties as well.
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages, and
- Pain and suffering damages
