Provo Public Transportation Accident Attorney

Have you been injured in an accident involving public transportation?

Many Provo residents use public transportation, trains, buses or small vans to get to work, around town or other destination.  As the use of public transportation increases, the danger to those who share the roads or are passengers on the vehicle also increases.  If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving public transportation, it becomes a crucial matter to contact an attorney to assist you with the claims process.

The equipment utilized in public transportation has to be able to transport large numbers of people and run fairly constantly.  Thus they are large, solidly built and contain a great deal of power in their engines or locomotives.  These same qualities can also present problems in maneuverability and braking ability.  Because public transportation equipment is used on routes that share the road with motor vehicles, an accident can result.  When this occurs, the occupants of the motor vehicle can sustain very severe injuries, and, in some cases, even fatal injuries.  When an accident involves a public transportation vehicle aProvo car accident attorney should be called upon for assistance in resolving the case.

Public Transportation Accident Claims

It is quite common that when an accident involves their equipment, the public transportation company will dispatch their own representative to investigate the incident and assess damages.  There is the potential that the transportation company or an insurance representative may attempt to settle a claim with you fairly quickly.  Although this may seem like a good idea, it is strongly advised that any such settlement is reviewed by one of our legal team.  This is often an attempt to minimize payment and they likely are more concerned with the settlement amount than the actual damages suffered by the victim. 

A public transportation accident attorney with the Zabriskie Law Firm can review the facts of the accident with you for potentially pursuing a claim for compensation.  We have the knowledge and skill to structure a claim that could assist in increasing your chances of receiving the compensation that you deserve. 

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident involving public transportation, Contact a Provo Public Transportation Accident Attorney with for a review of your case today.