CTA Accident Lawyers in Chicago
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the popular ‘L’ train. Accidents on the ‘L’ are rare, but they happen more than many people might realize. Whether it’s a slip and fall accident on a train platform in winter or being assaulted on a train while riding home from work, you have rights if you’ve been injured while riding or waiting for an ‘L’ train.
If you were hurt or if your loved one was injured or killed in an accident with the CTA train accident, call us now and let us help you get the relief that you deserve.
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Accidents on the CTA
Typically, a commuter travels to a station servicing an L train of their choice, pays their fare, and waits on a platform for a train. Next, that commuter can board any open car on the train and either sit or stand while the train travels to her destination. Most days, this system works with little to no inconvenience the majority of commuters.
However, multiple incidents involving CTA trains occur every year in Chicago. In addition, many of them are injury-producing to the employees and passengers on board. In some less common incidents, others in the area of the train may also suffer injury. This is true even if they were neither on the train itself nor planning to utilize the train's services. If you or a loved one is suffering from injuries due to an accident, contact the Hoey & Farina, P.C.
Common Types of CTA Train Accidents
CTA trains are susceptible to several kinds of common accidents. They can occur along any of the eight lines and at any of the terminal train yards. One of the most serious types of incidents occurs where two or more trains collide.
Trains are spaced so two trains will not operate on the same track at the same time. When trains get too close to one another, often the following train receives an instruction to wait at a station. This is to allow the preceding train to gain additional distance, limiting any potential that the trains will collide. Or at least that is how it works in most instances.
L Train Collisions
CTA Train Derailments
CTA Work Comp Claims
Deadline to File is Only 180 Days
The window for filing a FRSA complaint with OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Directorate is only 180 days. That means railroad workers only have 180 days to file from the date the worker knew or should have known the railroad decided to take an adverse action against them.
If you believe a railroad has retaliated against you for reporting an injury, reporting an unsafe condition, or for following the treatment plan of your doctor ("protected activities"), contact us as soon as possible so we can determine if you have a FRSA claim and if so how best to protect your rights.
Legal Relief for CTA Train Accident Victims
Claims against the CTA, its employees, and its owners are often different from claims against other entities. Unique laws may apply. For that reason, it is important CTA accident victims protect themselves as soon as possible after a crash. Further, working with a personal injury lawyer is one way to take the steps necessary to preserve your claim.
The law firm has a history of success when it comes to representing victims of CTA accidents. We continue to put our experience to work for those who need our help. We offer a free case consultation without obligation to victims who call us and we always have a lawyer standing by 24/7 to speak with you. Also, you can contact us online and one of our attorneys will be able to assist you with your questions about your claim.
About Hoey & Farina
Hoey & Farina, P.C. has earned the reputation of being one of the country’s best personal injury law firms with record verdicts and settlements throughout the country due to our team of aggressive attorneys and our thorough preparation of each case for trial.
Our firm’s partners are equally proud of their stellar reputation among the trial bar and opposing counsel. This respect among the legal community is based on our long track record of actual verdicts, and by our professionalism. The respect for the high skill of Hoey & Farina’s trial lawyers is what sets us apart – a law practice that we fill with character, integrity, hard work, and compassion in protecting our clients’ rights and interests.
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