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All Serious Injuries : Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)



North Carolina Injury Lawyers Who Handle Bus Wrecks, Airplane Accidents & Train Accidents
Attorneys Licensed in NC and South Carolina (SC) with Office in Elizabeth City, NC   

If You've been hurt in a North Carolina Car Accident and Have Questions

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Then: Get your free North Carolina consumer mass transit accident injury guide


What You Need to Do If Injured in An Airplane Crash

Small airplane crashes can be horrific for the pilot and passengers who have the misfortune of being involved. These types of plane crashes are different from commercial airline accidents since a small plane exposes the people inside the aircraft to more brunt force and heightens the risk of serious injury or death. If you or a loved one was involved in a small airplane crash, this guide is for you. 

 
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.

Blog for Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

Library for Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus):

  • 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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Looking for the best personal injury attorneys in North Carolina? Well, legally we can't claim that's us, our injury lawyers have been recognized for many achievements and awarded numerous honors for representing injured victims and family members of people who suffered wrongful deaths.

Rick Shapiro and Jim Lewis have been recognized as Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, an honor fewer than 5 percent of attorneys received. Our attorneys have also been listed among the Best Lawyers in America for Injury Law since 2008. Overall, our North Carolina injury law firm have been recognized as one of the Best Injury Law Firms in North Carolina for personal injury plaintiffs since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report.

Also, two of our NC injury attorneys have been listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009, and our NC injury law firm is a member with Primerus, an organization for a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Geographical Information

In terms of North Carolina personal injury cases we serve all areas of the Tar Heel State, including Elizabeth City, Edenton, Raleigh, Durham, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Halifax, Northampton, Greenville, Goldsboro, Havelock, Kinston, New Bern, Tarboro, Wilson, Ahoskie, Currituck, Camden and the Outer Banks towns of Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Corolla, Currituck and Dare.

For clients in South Carolina, we are prepared to help injury, wrongful death and accident victims in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Summerville, Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Greenvile, Anderson, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Clemson, Darlington and any other town, city or county in the Palmetto State.

Our injury lawyers are also licensed in Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), Kentucky (KY), Florida (FL) and Washington, DC.
 

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Elizabeth City, NC Personal Injury Attorneys
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