The San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) operates cable cars, light rail vehicles and, of course, buses in the San Francisco area. In recent years, Muni daily ridership averaged more than 480,000 unlinked trips. Unfortunately, some of these riders suffer injuries as the result of negligence on the part of Muni or its employees.
If you have been injured in an accident involving Muni buses or other Muni-run transportation, you need to turn to an attorney who understands how to maximize compensation in cases involving entities such as Muni. At Winer, Burritt & Scott, LLP, we have achieved millions of dollars in settlements in Muni bus accident cases.
Aggressive Representation For Accident Victims
Led by our Oakland Personal Injury attorneys and their more than 60 years of combined experience, our team has recovered more than $200 million for clients throughout California. Our long history of success has given us a reputation as one of the state’s premier injury law firms, and it stands as a testament to our effective approach to injury law.
For a free consultation with a lawyer, call (510) 433-1000.
Common Transit Accident Injuries In California
Our insightful Muni accident lawyers are able to assist those who have been involved in transit accidents and suffered injuries such as:
- Damage to hands, feet, arms, legs, fingers and toes
- Spinal cord injuries
- Skull fractures and other head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Severe lacerations
- Burns
- Crush injuries
- Amputation
- Paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
In addition to handling cases involving these and all other types of injuries, we represent those who have lost a loved one in a Muni accident. We use our proven trial strategies and intensive examination of the evidence to help you use a wrongful death lawsuit to hold accountable for their actions those responsible for your loss.
Case Spotlight
63-Year-Old Woman Run Over By Muni Bus Suffered A Severe Leg Injury
The plaintiff was walking to pick up her grandchild at school when a Muni bus driver, who did not see her in a crosswalk, took a right-hand turn that resulted in the bus running over the plaintiff’s leg. Winer, Burritt & Scott, LLP, retained several experts to establish the plaintiff’s right-of-way and permanent damages as a result of injuries suffered.
Result: Winer, Burritt & Scott, LLP, obtained a $3 million settlement for the injured woman.
14-Year-Old Girl Run Over By Muni Railway Trolley Bus
The girl was run over by a trolley bus that was being operated by a drunk Muni driver who had a history of drunk driving convictions. As a result of the accident, all of the toes on one of the girl’s feet had to be amputated.
Result: The San Francisco Muni accident attorneys at Winer, Burritt & Scott, LLP, obtained a $1.7 million settlement for the injured girl.
Contact Our Bus Crash Attorneys
To arrange a free consultation with a member of our dedicated injury law team, contact us online or call (510) 433-1000. We serve clients throughout California from offices in Oakland, San Francisco and the Los Angeles area.