MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act) serves the Duluth area population with buses, trains, streetcars, and even escalators and elevators. This popular system provides transit options to more than 500,000 individuals each weekday. It operates more than 338 rail cars, 173 lift vans, and over 550 buses in and around metropolitan Atlanta. As with any […]

All mass transit companies have a duty to keep their patrons and those around their transit vehicles safe. If a mass transit accident occurs, they could be liable if the company or its employees failed to prevent accidents. Generally, this means that if they or their employees were negligent, they must pay for the resulting […]

Many factors can contribute to a mass transit accident; sometimes, more than one contributes to a single accident. Common causes of mass transit accidents can involve: Speeding Operator error Driver negligence, including fatigue, inexperience, speeding, drugs or alcohol impairment, distraction, and failing to observe traffic signals Incorrect dispatching Inadequate security, lighting, or safety measures Lack […]

Mass transit companies owe all passengers a certain standard of care. Like other motorists, their drivers and operators must always conduct themselves in a way that keeps people reasonably safe. However, because the drivers are well-trained professionals, Georgia law holds them to a higher standard than other non-mass transit drivers. The law calls public transportation entities “common […]

Filing a lawsuit against MARTA or another government entity is somewhat different from if you filed against another person. In most claims, you don’t have to inform the other party before filing a lawsuit. However, when filing against a government entity, you must send a notice informing the government of your intention to file a claim […]

Injuries resulting from mass transit accidents are similar to those caused by other crashes. However, that’s about all these accident types have in common. If you’ve suffered an injury, it’s on you to make a case against the negligent party. You’ll likely face many challenges, including: Governmental Entities: Government agencies are responsible for operating many mass […]

Victims who suffer injuries in mass transit accidents can seek compensation for their damages. Depending on your case, you might seek economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages. Economic damages are for quantifiable losses. You can receive compensation for hospital expenses and other medical bills. These bills can quickly become overwhelming, and you shouldn’t have to pay for […]

With any Duluth mass transit accident, reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible is in your best interest. Receiving necessary medical attention should be paramount to anything else. Once you are medically stable, don’t procrastinate in calling Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible increases the chances […]