Denver Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accident Lawyer
Were you a loved one injured in an accident involving a public transportation vehicle in Denver, CO? Accidents involving mass transit are particularly complicated. Multiple parties and multiple victims may be involved. You deserve to have an experienced Denver metro/subway/mass transit accident lawyer fighting for you.
At Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers, our attorneys have decades of combined experience in personal injury law. We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients and their families over the years.
You may deserve significant compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Call our law offices in Denver, Colorado, to schedule a free consultation today at (720) 613-9706.
Why Call Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers for Legal Help After a Metro, Subway, or Mass Transit Accident in Denver?
At Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers, our Denver personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping injury victims get justice. When an accident isn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be left with the financial consequences.
Our team has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100”, Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms and Super Lawyers.
Hiring our law firm gives you an award-winning lawyer who will:
- Investigate your mass transit accident
- Compile the evidence you need to establish liability
- Identify all parties who share the blame for your injuries
- Protect you from allegations that you were responsible
- Gather evidence to establish your case value
- Retain experts who can testify about complex aspects of your case
- Negotiate with the insurance companies and defense teams on your behalf
- File a lawsuit and fight to protect your right to a full compensation award
You don’t have to take an initial settlement offer. In fact, it’s likely that an initial insurance offer won’t fully represent your losses. It’s always best to consult an experienced Denver personal injury lawyer who understands the law and knows how much your case is worth.
We’re ready to start working toward your financial recovery today. Give us a call to schedule your free consultation with a lawyer who can help.
How Common Are Accidents Involving Public Transportation in Colorado?
Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates the bus and light rail system that criss-crosses Denver. 665 railroad accidents were reported in Colorado during 2019-2023. 25 of those accidents were in Denver County.
Mass transit accidents are relatively common. Recently, a bicyclist was struck by an RTD train near Denver. Another pedestrian was hit by a bus near Denver’s Union Station.
If you were injured in an accident involving a mass transit vehicle in Denver, call our lawyers today. We have the skills to help you recover the full compensation you deserve.
What is My Denver Mass Transit Accident Case Worth?
Most injury victims wonder about their case value before taking legal action. Determining the value of a mass transit injury case requires weighing many different factors.
Generally, your case value will depend on:
- The severity of your injuries
- Whether your injuries are temporary or will cause long-term damage
- The length of your recovery period
- How your earnings have been impacted during recovery
- The cost of your medical treatment
- Your rehabilitation costs
- Future impacts, including the impact on your earnings and quality of life
- The pain and suffering you have experienced
- The strength of the evidence to establish liability
For more specific details about how much your case is worth, contact our attorneys in Denver for a free consultation today.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accidents in Denver?
Under Colorado law, you can pursue compensation for both financial and non-financial losses.
Your financial losses are called economic damages and often include things like:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Property damage
Most victims experience losses that extend well beyond financial expenses. Money really can’t ever repay you for these losses. Still, your non-economic damages may be a significant portion of your compensation award.
Examples include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Reduced quality of life
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium
Recovering full compensation for your losses can help you rebuild your life and protect your future. If you were injured, call our Denver metro/subway/mass transit accident attorneys to learn how we can help you fight for every dollar.
Who Can Be Liable for My Damages After an Accident Involving Public Transportation in Colorado?
Establishing liability after a mass transit accident is important. Many different parties can share liability for the same accident. That can make it difficult to identify the party who is legally responsible.
Our lawyers in Denver can help you identify all potentially liable parties, including:
- Subway and train operators
- Government agencies responsible for oversight
- Third-party contractors responsible for maintenance, inspections, and other services related to maintaining the train cars, train tracks, signals, and equipment
- Third-party motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists
- Negligent passengers
- Manufacturers of defective equipment
Establishing liability is critical to recovering the compensation you deserve. If you’re struggling with injuries after an accident, call our law firm for help determining who is responsible today.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer After an Accident in Colorado?
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers charges contingency fees. Like most personal injury law firms, we only receive attorneys’ fees if we recover compensation in your case. When we do, we take a pre-agreed upon percentage of that compensation award.
Can Colorado Shared Fault Laws Impact My Right to Damages After a Subway Accident?
Insurance companies like to blame others even after liability has been established. Say the insurance company acknowledges that they’re responsible. If they can pin some of the blame on someone else, they can pay less than they’d otherwise owe. That includes blaming victims.
Under Colorado comparative negligence laws, you lose your right to damages once your share of fault reaches 50%. If you share some blame but less than 50%, your compensation award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Our Legal Team in Denver is Ready to Fight for Compensation for All of Your Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accident Injuries
An accident involving a public transportation vehicle can be devastating for your family. Our lawyers in Denver are committed to helping your family make a full financial recovery.
We often fight for victims who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Leg injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Chest injuries
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
It’s never too early to start the legal process. You don’t have to wait until you’ve recovered. Even if you’re still in the hospital or working toward your recovery, our lawyers are here to start building your case.
What Causes Most Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accidents in Denver?
Metro and mass transit accidents happen for many different reasons. As with car accidents, however, some causes are more common than others.
Some common causes of mass transit accidents include:
- Distracted drivers and operators
- Speeding
- Signal failures
- Equipment malfunctions and mechanical failures
- Failure to yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists
- Falling onto the train tracks
- Failure to maintain the tracks in a safe condition
- Failure to provide proper pre-and-post-trip vehicle inspections
- Failure to provide adequate warning about dangerous conditions on the train
- Electrocution and electric shock
- Failure to provide proper safety protection, including guardrails
- Drunk driving or drug use
- Dangerous conditions on the subway or train can cause slip-and-fall accidents
- Dangerous conditions at train stations
- Passenger violence
The cause of the accident will dictate who is liable for your damages. Note that, of course, multiple factors can play a role in the same accident.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accident in Colorado?
Most personal injury cases involve negligent behaviors. Someone is injured because another person fails to exercise a reasonable amount of caution.
In the legal sense, there are four elements you must prove to establish negligence:
- A legal duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
You must prove each of these elements on a “more likely than not” basis to recover damages. That requires evidence. Our lawyers conduct our own investigation into accidents, reviewing police reports, analyzing medical records, interviewing witnesses and locating physical evidence to support your claim.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Mass Transit Accident in Colorado?
The statute of limitations will depend on the circumstances of your injury. In most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years. In motor vehicle accidents, however, victims may have three years to take legal action. It is important to contact a lawyer to ensure you bring your claim on time.
Contact a Denver Metro/Subway/Mass Transit Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Do you have questions about your legal options after a mass transit accident? Call a Denver metro/subway/mass transit accident lawyer at Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers and get the quality legal representation you deserve today. We offer free case reviews, and there’s never any obligation.
Visit Our Personal Injury Law Office in Denver, CO
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers – Denver Office
1610 Wynkoop Street. Suite 120. Denver, CO. 80202
(720) 613-9706
