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Seattle Bus & Mass Transit Accident Attorney
Seattle Bus Accident Attorney, Shuttle and Taxi Accident Lawsuits and Settlements in Washington State
If you or a family member has suffered as the result of a mass transit accident in Washington state, Seattle bus accident attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group, P.S. can help you. We help injured bus and mass transit passengers recover the just and fair compensation for their injuries.
People that take advantage of public and private transportation systems, such as ferries, street cars, buses, taxis, limos, and shuttles expect those systems to be safe. But operator error, mechanical failures and other dangerous conditions contribute to numerous accidents involving Seattle and Puget Sound area public and private transit systems each year.
Bus Accidents: School bus accidents, King County Meto bus accidents, Sound Transit bus accidents, vanpool, vanshare, carpool, accessible services, etc.
Private Transportation Systems: shuttle buses, taxis, limos, Microsoft Connector, Shuttle Express, Airporter Shuttle, Grey Line, etc.
Ferry Accidents: Washington State Ferries, Elliot Bay Water Taxi, Victoria Clipper Ferry Service, Argosy Cruises, Puget Sound Express, Ride The Duck, etc.
Street Car/Trolley Accidents: South Lake Union Trolley accidents, Seattle Streetcar, etc.
Other Mass Transit Accidents: Seattle Monorail, Link Light Rail, Sound Transit Light Rail, etc.
Washington State Bus Crash Statistics for 2009
- 143 Buses Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes
- 28 Buses Involved in Injury Crashes
- 53 Injuries in Crashes Involving Buses
Law Firm Representing Transportation Accident Victims - Free Consultation
Seriously injured by bus, taxi or mass transit collision in Washington state? Want to know if you have a legal case? Want to know what your case is worth? Want compensation for your injuries? Want justice for your loved ones? Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?
Get the legal aid that you need. Call attorney Chris Davis at Davis Law Group. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.
Call 206-727-4000 now for a FREE legal consultation regarding your transportation accident case. We have meeting space in Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island and Renton to serve accident victims all over Washington State. Yes, we can arrange to have someone come to you if you are unable to visit one of our offices.
Bus Accident Statute of Limitations in Washington StateThe "Statute of Limitations" (SOL) is a law that sets a strict time limit on when a legal claim or action may be commenced. After the SOL has expired the legal action (lawsuit) is forever barred. In Washington State the SOL for many types of personal injury cases including bus accidents is three (3) years from the date of the accident. However there are exceptions to this time limit depending upon the facts involved.You should immediately consult with an experienced transportation accident lawyer to make sure you know when the statute expires in your bus accident case. DO NOT WAIT TO CONSULT WITH OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY. Even though your SOL may not expire for a long time, you may still want to promptly hire a transportation accident attorney to protect or maximize the value of your claim and increase the odds of a favorable outcome. In many cases the experienced transportation accident attorney who is hired early in the claims process can help you avoid mistakes that may harm your case and perform work to greatly enhance the value of your claim. |
Providing Legal Aid to Accident Victims in Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Tacoma and across WA State
We can help whether you live in Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bremerton, Cascade, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Longview, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima or the greater Seattle area. Having substantial experience with transit claims and often trying these kinds of cases in court, the Davis Law Group has the skill, expertise and Seattle bus accident attorneys necessary to help you.
Davis Law Group and attorney Chris Davis has been featured in news reports on these local and national news sources:
2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 630, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000 Fax: (206) 727-4001
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Blog for Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents
- Car T-Bones School Bus, Critically Injures Woman Crossing Street
- Montana Bus Crash | Attorneys Seeking Witnesses
- Fatal Bus Accident on Interstate 90, Result of Icy Road Condition
- Bus Company to Pay $9.5 Million Settlement for Fatal Accident
- Bus Companies Seeing Major Increase in Passengers
- $7.2 Million Awarded to Victim of Greyhound Rollover Bus Accident
- School Bus Driver Falls Alseep, Teenage Boy Saves the Day
- It’s the Law: Do Not Pass Stopped School Buses with Red Lights Flashing
- 7 Tips for Safe Commercial Bus Traveling
- New Article: Affordable Curbside Buses Have High Death Rates
- Semi Tractor Trailer Collides With Max Light Rail, 8 Injured in Crash
- Church Van Overturned, Sending Six Passengers to Hospital
- School Bus Collides With Truck, No Children Injured
- Motor Coach Safety Changes Based on Scientific Research Answers
- What is the safest way for your child to get to school?
- Motor Coach Safety Innovations Prevent Passenger Injury
- The Motor Coach Safety System
- Drunk Teenager Was Run Over by Train
- Nickelodeon Star Cancels Concerts After Tour Bus Collision
- Bus Accident Kills a Passenger After Hitting a Light Pole
Library for Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents:
- Federal Report Reveals High Risk of Curbside Bus Industry
A new federal report reveals that the curbside bus industry experiences fatal accidents seven times more than other types of interstate bus operators. - Proposals to Increase Bus Safety are Being Considered
Over the past decade there have been several bus crashes that have wrongfully killed many people. There was a recent crash in New York that killed 15 passengers and injured several others. - Car Accident Report: Taxi Accident in Downtown Seattle
A passenger in a Yellow Cab traveling south along 2nd Avenue. As they crossed through the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Cherry Street, in Seattle, Washington, they were unexpectedly struck broadside by another driver, who had run the red light eastbound on Cherry. - Accident Report: Seattle Taxi Accident
As he was taking a yellow cab through town when it was unexpectedly struck from behind by M.M, who failed to notice the stopped traffic ahead and was unable to stop his vehicle in time. J.B.’s cab was stopped at an intersection behind one other vehicle. The impact from M.M’s vehicle pushed the cab into the rear of the other vehicle, thus causing a second impact. Seattle Police responded to the accident scene and upon investigation cited M.M. for “following too closely”. - Bus Accidents: Who is liable?
Buses are generally thought to be a safe method of travel; after all, they are significantly larger than other vehicles on the road and many buses do not even come equipped with seat belts. A study by the National Bus Safety Council between the years 1987 and 1996 found 4.3 bus rider fatalities per year compared to 44,000 passenger vehicle fatalities over the same time frame. However, buses are involved in an alarming number of crashes, many of which prove fatal.
Frequent Questions for Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents:
- Who is at fault for accidents involving city, county, school, or other buses?
- What are the common types of mass transit accidents?
- Who may be liable for mass transit accidents?
- What should I do if I've been injured while using mass transit in Western Washington?
- Do mass transit accident victims have to file a class action suit or all use the same attorney?
Web Resources for Bus, Shuttle, Taxi & Mass Transit Accidents:
- Seattle Department of Transportation
- Washington State Ferries
Description: Ferry schedules, fares, route maps, fleet guide, news and travel information.
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