Living in a bustling city makes getting a car inconvenient due to the traffic jams and the availability of a public transportation system that connects all corners of the city in a way that is reliable and convenient, making the latter option the natural choice. Millions of city dwellers catch a bus or train every day when they need to go to work, and many times, these facilities are often packed to capacity, meaning that individuals often find themselves nose to nose with strangers, increasing the likelihood of injuries occurring.

Crowded buses and trains may actually go against public transportation regulations, as they place extra load or pressure on these vehicles, making it more likely that they will break down or be involved in an accident. To this end, drivers and the transport authorities are required to guard against the same by ensuring there is clear signage prohibiting the sharing of seats and in some vehicles, a “no standing sign”, as well as asking any passengers with no seats or a place to safely stand to exit the vehicle. Injuries associated with overcrowding run the gamut, from crush injuries to falls to being trampled on due to rushed bus or train exits.

These accidents and resultant injuries can be life-altering for all the wrong reasons, and they aren’t easy to legally resolve due to the presence of immunity in some states when it comes to holding bus and train services accountable for any injuries. Because of this, it is important that you seek out the timely legal advice of an experienced public transportation injury law firm, and we’re here to help with that.

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Our promise to you is our commitment to getting you the best possible compensation amount, and this may include litigation which is something most law firms do not engage in due to their inexperience and lack of resources needed to take a case to court. Litigation affords you the best possible chance of recovering maximum compensation compared to engaging in talks with the insurance company as they often employ underhanded tactics to get you to settle, and for a paltry sum, at that.

We also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve won your case on your behalf. If you’d like to speak with one of our experienced public transportation injury lawyers at NO COST to you, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 – our intake team is standing by.

Causes of Overcrowding in Public Transportation

Here are some of the causes of overcrowding in public transportation:

High Demand

Buses and trains tend to busy during peak hours. Because of this, public transportation experiences a surge in the number of passengers seeking out their services during this time. When the demand exceeds capacity, some passengers will be forced to choose between getting into a crammed bus or train, or missing their ride home.

Infrequent Service

Many urban areas aren’t fully serviced by public transportation due to limited transport budgets and the need for the city council to allocate some of this intended budget to other amenities. Because of this, passengers will often jostle to get into the one bus or train for the next couple of hours, leading to overcrowding

Infrastructure Issues

Transit systems in most cities are decades old and as such, may not have been updated to keep up with increasing populations. Therefore, the increased number of passengers may see these services being stretched to capacity, creating bottlenecks and leading to overcrowding as passengers jostle for space in an already strained infrastructure.

Prevention of Overcrowding in Public Transit – Potential Preventative Measures

Overcrowding in public transportation systems should never be excused or explained away, as it is often a recipe for accidents and injuries. To this end, transit authorities are required to enforce capacity limits based on the amount of standing room available or the number of seats. In addition, drivers and transit staff must be provided with safety training in regards to managing overcrowded vehicles in order to ensure passenger safety. Last but not least, emergency procedures to handle overcrowding emergencies must be in place to avert major catastrophes or multiple injuries.

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If you were injured due to overcrowding in public transportation, you may be able to recover compensation even with the immunity that shields most public transport bodies. Establishing liability is the first step when it comes to seeking compensation, and with our help, we shall demonstrate that the bus or train operator owed you a duty of care to ensure your safety, they breached this duty resulting in your suffering injuries that can be quantified by way of damages.

These cases are nuanced and are often met with great resistance and bureaucracy from public transit authorities, so it is in your best interests to reach out to us NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can assess your potential claim and inform you about its actual worth before proceeding. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.