{"id":1436,"date":"2018-06-07T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sdinjuryattorney.com\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2020-02-25T17:41:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T22:41:41","slug":"who-is-liable-for-my-injuries-on-california-public-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sdinjuryattorney.com\/blog\/who-is-liable-for-my-injuries-on-california-public-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is Liable for My Injuries on California Public Transportation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever get injured on public transportation, such as on a bus, train or subway, you could possibly be entitled to file a lawsuit against the public transportation company that was running the transport line at the time. However, every situation is different, and there are multiple circumstances that could affect this decision.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can I Determine Liability for an Injury on Public Transportation?<\/h3>\n<p>Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, or rather, whose action caused the accident and why. Public transportation injuries are still based on negligence, but the public transportation companies in some states are subject to \u201ccommon carrier\u201d law. A common carrier is a legal term that applies to people and businesses which provide transportation. Examples are public buses, trains, trolleys, and taxis. For states like California, common carriers owe their passengers a high degree of care, and they are held responsible for providing safety over and above what is considered \u201creasonable.\u201d However, an injured passenger must still prove that the public transportation company was negligent in order to win his or her case.<\/p>\n<h3>How Do I Bring a Claim Against a Public Transportation Company?<\/h3>\n<p>Public transportation companies are usually owned by the state, so there are special state laws that apply to any claims brought against them. There is almost always a time deadline for filing any injury claims against a government agency, such as a public transportation company. If you or a family member were <a href=\"\/personal-injury\/auto-accident-lawyer\/bus-accidents\/\">injured by a public transportation vehicle<\/a>, or received injuries as a passenger on public transportation, you will need to speak to an attorney. Steve Gnau is an experienced personal injury attorney who can help obtain compensation for your injuries, so <a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> our firm today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever get injured on public transportation, such as on a bus, train or subway, you could possibly be entitled to file a lawsuit against the public transportation company that was running the transport line at the time. However, every situation is different, and there are multiple circumstances that could affect this decision. 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