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Injured in a bus, airplane, boat, or train accident? Our injury attorneys can help you. This page is filled with information regarding this area of injury law. Take a moment to review our videos and articles, then give us a call for a free case analysis.

You're probably here because you or a family member were involving in an accident with a bus, boat, airplane, train, etc. and were seriously injured. We're here to help you. These types of cases are challenging since they usually involve long-distance travel and require the application of laws from multiple states. Mass transit accidents may also involve federal regulations and statutes as well. In addition, some mass transit entities are run by the government and require special notice and tight timelines.

While other firms in North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC) might be learning as they go when it comes to this area of injury law, our firm has handled hundreds of mass transit injury claims  and our injury attorneys possess over 100 years of combined legal experience.  Examples of the mass transit claims we help with:


• Airplane accidents, helicopter accidents, and other aircraft accidents. One of attorneys is a licensed pilot, so we have a unique advantage in these types of injury cases. You may be surprised to learn that over 70 percent of airplane accidents are caused either by pilot error or mechanical failure, and according to the Helicopter Association International, there are an estimated 150 copter crashes a year in the United States. One of our personal injury attorneys is a licensed aircraft pilot in addition to being a lawyer.

• Boat and cruise ship accidents. According to the US Coast Guard, there were 5,191 boating accidents in 2007, 3,673 injuries, and 685 deaths. Boating accidents can happen in oceans, bays, gulfs, rivers, lakes, and even ponds.

•Train/railroad and commuter rail accidents. There were 12,000 railroad/train-related accidents (including railroad crossing accidents) in 2008 alone and 726 fatalities, as reported by the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Statistics.  Train accidents, railroad derailments, and railroad crossing wrecks can affect passengers as well as those on the tracks, and train accidents happen on all types of trains, from commuter trains to subway trains to passenger trains to freight trains.  Our lawyers are nationally recognized in the field of railroad accident/injury law.

• Bus accidents. From school bus accidents to city bus accidents to Greyhound bus accidents – these large vehicles can cause serious injury to dozens of passengers. Bus accidents can be caused by drive error or driver negligence, weather conditions, defective machinery, or lax bus maintenance.


Hold the person or company who caused your serious injury accountable for their actions. You deserve fair compensation for your medical bills, any ongoing health issues, and any number of other damagers.

Call us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a free consultation or more information or fill out the electronic quick contact form on the right of this page. In addition, please take a moment to review our in-depth library articles on airplane, train, bus, and boat wrecks.

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  • Man Loses One Leg and Sight in One Eye after Falling onto Tracks   
    Description: Although we have shared and heard countless stories about injuries that occur while riding a train, it is rare to hear of an incident where someone has been hurt waiting for one. The victim was waiting on the platform at a station in Brooklyn when he heard a subway train coming his way.
  • The FAA: Could They Prevent More Airplane Accidents?   
    Description: The FAA is a relatively new federal organization responsible for investigating plane crashes and preventing future airline accidents and airline accident injuries. However, the government agency has had trouble doing its part to regulate commercial airlines.
  • Boating Accidents In The Carolinas   
    Description: Boating is a fun activity for the whole family - but if the proper safety precautions are not taken, a weekend boating trip can turn tragic. Learn about the most common causes of boating accidents in the Carolinas as well as what you can do to prevent boating accidents and boating injuries.
  • Bus Accidents In North Carolina And South Carolina   
    Description: Buses are a popular form of public transportation for children and adults alike. However, bus accidents are increasingly common and can lead to serious injuries or even death. Learn a few shocking bus accident statistics as well as why bus accident injuries are so prevalent.

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Our Injury Lawyers Have Been Selected For Many Achievements Outlined Below:


Several  Injury Attorneys With Our Firm have been Named As Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law  (Lewis, Shapiro - 2009 Ed.)(Less than 5% of Outstanding Lawyers are Chosen); also selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Lewis, Shapiro - 2009); named among the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia by ATLA (Shapiro - 2009), and our law firm was the first Injury Law Firm in Virginia Invited to Join Primerus, a select group of Highly Ethical, Respected Law Firms .

In October, 2000 our law firm and co-counsel obtained, what was then, the largest record verdict in Virginia's history for an injured person (46 Million Dollar Verdict, with Interest, 60 Million Dollars, Settled confidentially during appeal).  Click on any icon for more details:

 

 

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