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Miami MDT/Miami-Dade Transit Accidents

With an extensive transit system, it's not surprising that riders on Miami-Dade public transit systems sometimes experience an accident.  In the early 90’s vehicle accidents caused over $26 million worth of property damage to buses, and forced the system to pay out money to individuals involved in such accidents. Factors in Miami-Dade transit accidents include road hazards, construction, driver error, and mechanical or maintenance problems.

Driver error can include failure to signal during a lane change, excessive speed, not stopping for a red light or stop sign, or any other accident-causing mistake. Intoxication or drug use may be a factor in some cases as well.

Should you be involved in an accident while riding Miami-Dade transit vehicles, it's a good idea to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Bus accidents or other public transit accidents qualify as common carrier accidents, which means that there are special regulations pertaining to the case. An experienced lawyer will know the subtleties of the law and will understand what to look for when it comes to the circumstances of the accident. Your first steps after an MDT accident should be to first seek immediate medical attention for any injuries, and then contact a Miami accident lawyer who can help you receive appropriate compensation.
 
It is up to the driver of any bus, or any public transit vehicle, to use utmost caution in transporting passengers. Since the driver is specifically responsible for passenger well-being, a Miami-Dade transit accident is a clear case where passengers deserve compensation. The amount of compensation an individual injured in an MDT accident may receive will depend on the degree of injury sustained in the accident. This could include minor injury as well as serious injury or wrongful death. If someone is disabled or killed in such an accident, they or their family are eligible for claiming substantial damages due to the injury itself, lost wages, and emotional distress.

Although measures are being put into place in the Miami-Dade Transit System to prevent a rash of future accidents, no system is foolproof. Even with consistent driver screening and education and more rigorous management of bus repair and maintenance schedules, accidents do still take place. If you or your loved one are involved in a Miami transit accident, be sure to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

There are a few good reasons to hire a lawyer; first of all, a good Miami area accident lawyer will have prior experience with MDT accident cases, and will be able to ascertain which details are important to your compensation claim. Second, a lawyer will represent your interests and be sure that you are not being shortchanged by the system. Third, in the case of a serious injury, a lawyer will be most likely to get you the degree of compensation that you need and deserve.

The experienced accident lawyers at our Miami firm have substantial experience with cases like yours. Call today to discuss your case. We look forward to using our expertise to work for you and get you the compensation you deserve.