Losing a loved one in any kind of accident is a tragic experience that no amount of money can replace. If the accident was the result of carelessness or negligence by another person or company, however, it is important to hold the responsible party accountable. By recovering compensation through a wrongful death claim, you can pay for any remaining medical bills, funeral expenses and other financial losses.

Mass transit systems, such as buses, trains and subways, are designed to provide safe and convenient transportation. Thousands of people rely upon public transit every day to get to work, school and other places around the city and have the reasonable belief that they will not be harmed as a result. Unfortunately, many people are injured every year in mass transit accidents and it is important to hold the company or public authority responsible if the accident could have been prevented.

Commercial vehicles can range in size and type, from oversized tractor-trailers to cars delivering pizza. At our firm, we have handled cases involving a variety of commercial vehicles, such as:

• Taxi cabs
• Limousines
• Delivery trucks
• Semi trucks and 18 wheelers
• Mail and package delivery
• Hired drivers in cars, trucks and other vehicles
• Buses and mass transit

Depending on the situation and the circumstances of the accident, the amount of compensation that you are eligible to receive may change. To fully understand your rights and your options, our firm will thoroughly review your accident and provide honest advice about your interests.

As with any mass transit system, accidents will occur due to negligence, misconduct, inclement weather and other conditions. Victims of these accidents often require large amounts of compensation but the law in the state of Pennsylvania limits the amount of recovery benefits that are available to victims.

Regardless of the number of accident victims, SEPTA damages in a crash are limited to $250,000 in favor of a single claim and $1,000,000 total per accident. Once the $1,000,000 limit has been reached, no additional claims may be paid, even if there are additional victims who remain uncompensated. You need to talk with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is considered for compensation.

While many truck drivers are safe and obey the rules of the road, others disregard state and federal laws in the interest of convenience or profits. Unfortunately, the people who usually pay the price for these violations are the drivers who share the road with these trucks. Common trucking law violations that have led to accidents may include:

• Driver fatigue, stemming from working too many hours or a lack of sleep
• Aggressive driving behavior
• Driver carelessness and negligence
• Inadequate training
• Unrealistic schedules
• Improper vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Improper loading