Motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious injuries, but when large vehicles such as buses are involved, the property damage and injuries you suffer can be much more severe. If you are involved in a crash with a public transportation vehicle, not only were you likely severely injured, the law that handles how to collect for your damages becomes much more complicated. As a result, it is crucial to find an attorney who understands this difficult area of law and has the years of experience necessary to ensure your rights are protected.

Governments are protected by certain laws that can affect them differently than private citizens, depending on the facts of the case. However, this does not mean a negligent driver who works for the public transportation system should be allowed to walk away without paying for your injuries.

Denver Public Transportation

Denver's public transportation system is extensive and carries millions of people every year. Whether you take the bus, airport rail, light rail, or another form of public transportation, it is possible to be injured by one of these vehicles as a driver on the road or even while you are using public transportation as a passenger.

As with any personal injury case, it is critical to prove that the other driver was at fault for the accident. In this particular case, that "other" driver would be the driver of whatever method of public transportation was involved. It is not enough that an accident occurred, it must also be shown that the other driver was negligent in some way.

Examples of public transportation driver negligence include, but are far from limited to:

• failure to signal
• following too closely
• improper lane changes
• hitting a pedestrian
• driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol
• excessive speed
• failure to account for weather conditions
• distracted driving (looking at a phone, looking at passengers, etc.)
• failure to follow driving rules

Once it has been established that the driver of the public transportation vehicle was at fault in your accident, recovering for your injuries is much more likely to be successful.

Special Rules When Suing the Government

When the government owns the method of public transportation that caused you harm, very unique rules apply when it comes to suing it. These rules can be a minefield for an inexperienced lawyer and could derail your case and cause you to miss your opportunity to recover. Governments are granted certain immunities from liability, but there are exceptions to this liability that can help you recover for your injuries.

Lawsuits against the government are also subject to a shorter statute of limitations period of six months, so it is imperative that you contact an experienced attorney as soon after your accident as possible. If you fail to file your lawsuit by the appropriate limitations period, you could see your case dismissed, even if you otherwise would have been successful.

Consult an Experienced Denver Personal Injury Attorney

As the injured victim, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Contact the experienced personal injuries at accidentdenver.com to fight for your rights and get the financial compensation you deserve.