Injury attorney Trevor Quirk has recovered millions of dollars for his clients against public entities. He recently recovered 1.6 million dollars for a client who slipped and fell at a public school and 3.5 million dollars from a public entity on his clients’ behalf.
Being injured in an auto accident involving a type of public transportation can raise questions about liability and getting paid for damages. If you have been involved in this type of accident in Ventura County, our experienced public transportation accident lawyers at the Quirk Law Firm, LLP want to meet with you. Here’s how we can help you if you have been involved in a public transportation accident–
Investigating the Accident
We investigate the cause of a public transportation accident to determine who should be held liable for the accident and exactly what happened. This is true whether you were involved in a bus, train, taxi, limousine, trolley, cab accident, or an accident involving any other type of vehicle.
It is important that you contact us as soon as possible after your crash so that we can open the investigation while evidence is still intact. In addition to visiting the scene of the accident and gathering important data ourselves, we also hire experts, such as accident reconstruction experts, who can assist in building your claim.
Filing Your Claim
Filing a claim against a government entity after a public transportation accident, such as a city bus accident, has its challenges. For example, the time limit for filing your claim is different than it would be if you were filing a claim against a private party – when you file a claim against a public entity, you must do so with within six months from the date of your injury (see: How to File a Claim published by the state of California).
Negotiating Your Claim
It’s not just enough to make sure that your claim is filed on time and that you have the appropriate amount of evidence necessary to prove negligence and damages; you may also need to negotiate for a fair settlement amount. Claimants are not always offered the compensation that they deserve, in hopes that they will accept any offer that is made. Our Ventura personal injury law firm determines exactly how much your claim is worth and the extent of damages that you have suffered, and then advocates for you during the settlement process. If a settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your claim to trial.
Contact Our Law Offices Today
Injury attorney Trevor Quirk knows how scary accidents can be. He also knows that filing a claim against a government entity after an accident involving public transportation can be intimidating. Throughout the entire process, he will competently guide you through how to file your claim and how to maximize your settlement amount. He has the experience and compassion for his clients that our claim deserves.
If you are injured in a public transportation accident in Ventura, Oxnard or any other surrounding area and want to learn more about your rights and options, please contact our law firm today. We are reachable online or by phone 805-650-7778, and a consultation with our lawyers is always free.
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