Other Types of Transportation Accidents in Massachusetts

Car accidents are not the only type of vehicle accidents that lead to personal injury. Every year in cities and towns all across Massachusetts, people are injured in various forms of transportation accidents. There are many different types of transportation accidents. Some of the more common ones include:

• Public buses. Injuries can be sustained from a crash, loose luggage, or a slip and fall accident getting on or off the bus.
• Trains. It is fortunately uncommon for trains to crash, but injuries can occur in other ways, such as when a train starts or stops too quickly and causes a passenger to fall. A certain level of safety is expected to be upheld on trains, and when this is not met the companies providing the service can be held accountable.
• Planes. Planes rarely crash but when they do it can be tragic. Injuries can also occur because of insecure baggage or other safety precautions going ignored by staff and plane personnel.
• Boating. From private speed boats to ocean cruisers, people are frequently injured on boats.
• Taxi cabs. Cab drivers have a responsibility to obey all traffic regulations and get you to your destination safely. When they fail to do so, they are liable for negligence.

Because the companies that provide much of the public transportation in the U.S. are often very powerful, it is important you have a knowledgeable transportation attorney on your side. Contact a transportation accident lawyer today for a free consultation.