Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto area are served by Toronto’s transport hub that includes road, rail and air networks. There are different modes of transport in Toronto, consisting of vehicles that travel on highways, the mass transit system which includes subways, buses and streetcars, covering a 1200 km route that is managed by the Toronto Transit Commission, commuter rails and bus services. The companies involved include Toronto Transit, Mississauga Transit, London Transit, Viva, Go Transit, Durham Transit, Peterborough Transit, Ontario Transit commissions etc.

Given the size and scale of this rapid, busy, mass transportation system, accidents can and do happen. Many of them could involve several people and serious injuries. A variety of commuters and travelers use the systems and these include seniors, children, people with disability and other vulnerable groups. Additionally, mass transportation systems may suffer from poor maintenance. The drivers could be over-worked or fatigued. The safety and security of commuters is the responsibility of the transit company and any accidents are deemed to be caused because of a failure to enforce due care and responsibility.

If you or a dear one has been injured or harmed in an accident on the public transit system, get immediate medical assistance, no matter how minor the injury. The accident should also be immediately reported to the transit authority representatives and recorded. Following this, contact a Mississauga personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to begin working on your compensation claim. Accidents are caused by the fault or negligence of another person and victims are entitled to compensation. Our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can evaluate the circumstances of your case and provide an assessment of your claim.

Types of Public Transit Accidents

Residents of Toronto use the public transit system of buses and streetcars as their main mode of transportation.

The types of injuries include those caused by:

• Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents at transit stations
• Broken subway, streetcar or bus equipment related injuries
• Multiple vehicle collisions
• Train, streetcar or bus accident related injuries
• Driver negligence related accidents

In certain other types of accidents, the person may be hit by a bus or streetcar. They may be pedestrians or bicyclists or other road users. The size and weight of the public transit vehicle makes such accidents serious, with the possibility of catastrophic injuries. Pedestrians and bicyclists are specially vulnerable because their bodies are completely exposed. They can suffer traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, internal organ damage, bleeding, cuts and lacerations, fractures, amputations etc.  In other cases, the person may have suffered injuries by being suddenly thrown off their seats, against the interior of the vehicle or out of the vehicle. These types of accidents can result in whiplash injury, cervical and thoracic trauma and head injuries.

As a victim of any of these or other type of accident suffered in the premises or vehicles of the public transit system, you are entitled to compensation. Our Mississauga serious injury lawyers can begin working on the claim at once, since there are strict statutes of limitations that apply to personal injury cases. Filing must also be done in the correct venue and according to the amount of compensation that’s being claimed. Larger amounts must be filed in the correct court, otherwise your claim is dismissed summarily, leading to delays and overrun of the statute of limitations. Our experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyers can guide you through the entire process.

Compensation Claims

Claiming compensation after being injured in an accident in this system could be challenging, because there are several new and complicated aspects to the Insurance Act for public transit in Toronto. These aspects could make it difficult for the ordinary person to file a compensation claim without the proper legal assistance.

The Ontario motor-vehicle accident laws are complex and subject to amendments and changes. The regulations that govern recovery of compensation in accident cases are not easy for a lay-person to understand. They are based on factors like the establishing whether there was a collision, fixing the chain of responsibility, type and severity of damage, the victim’s previous medical condition, contributory negligence etc. Dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating, time-consuming and confusing. Find a Mississauga personal injury lawyer who can provide the right legal advice.

Many victims of accidents hesitate to file a compensation claim because they do not have insurance coverage themselves or they feel that the at-fault person cannot be easily identified. However, our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 have the experience, expertise and resources to put together a robust and valid claim on your behalf.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help.TM (416 931 5015)