Recent Posts in Municipal Liability Category
| December 15, 2009 |
| Driver of Muni Bus Involved in Accident Had Little Experience |
| Posted By Personal Injury Editor |
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It was recently discovered that the driver of a San Francisco bus that hit a fire hydrant, causing water to shoot 30 feet into the air, had less than 1 year of experience on the job.
The accident involved the 22-Filmore Muni Bus. All buses are equipped with a wheel chair lift to accommodate the city’s wheel chair population. In this particular incident, a passenger in a wheel chair fell while attempting to exit the bus using the wheel chair lift. Twenty minutes later, while the lift was still extended, the bus began to move forward. That’s when it hit a fire hydrant, causing the water to shoot 30 feet into the air.
Fortunately, the passenger did not sustain any serious injuries. The bus driver, whose name has not been released, has been placed on non-driving status.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is investigating how it was possible that the bus moved forward while the lift was still extended.
If you were injured in a
Muni bus accident or while riding on a city bus, you could have legal grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, it’s important to consult an attorney before taking any sort of legal action, as the laws are slightly different when filing a lawsuit against a city or county. An experienced
San Francisco personal injury lawyer can review the facts of your case, advise you of your rights, and help you pursue your accident claim for maximum compensation.
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| November 11, 2009 |
| Oregon Man Files Lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service |
| Posted By Personal Injury Editor |
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In Medford, Oregon, a man recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against a logging company and also the U.S. Forest Service. According to the man, Bert Fernandez, both defendants failed to cut down a tree that fell, causing him serious injuries.
Fernandez filed his lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court. In his civil action, he says that he was driving on February 8, 2008 through the Rogue National Forest. While driving, a 32 foot tree fell on top of his truck, which caused him to sustain major injuries.
The claim states that the tree was supposed to be cut down by the logging company because it had been marked by the U.S. Forest Service for removal. However, due to the fact that the tree was not removed by the logging company, Fernandez was involved in a truck accident.
Fernandez is currently seeking $900,000 in damages for his medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The lawsuit paperwork lists Dodenhoff Logging Co. and the U.S. Government as defendants.
Being involved in a truck accident is always devastating. However, matters become more complicated when you think the Government or State is at fault. If you have been involved in a truck accident and you believe a municipal is liable for your injuries, you should contact a skilled personal injury lawyer for help! |
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