Compensation for People Injured in Bay Area MUNI Accidents
The personal injury lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger have a distinguished record of results for victims of train, light rail and other types of MUNI accidents in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for injured people and grieving families.
If you were hurt as a passenger in a MUNI vehicle or after being struck by a MUNI vehicle, contact the Bay Area MUNI railway crash lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger or call 1.866.674.4103 or 415.658.9287.
$2 Million Settlement — Pedestrian Struck by Light Rail Vehicle
Our client, a 16-year-old girl, was crossing the street on a green light near Stonestown on 19th Avenue as a southbound LRV “M-Line” train approached the intersection. She was struck by the light rail train and suffered amputation of her left leg below the knee. MUNI claimed that the child was partially at fault for failing to see and appreciate the oncoming train. Our lawyers demonstrated that the timing of the various signal lights governing the train and the pedestrian walkway gave both parties the green light at the same time. The case was resolved after two mediation sessions. We obtained a cash and annuity settlement in the amount of $2 million.
$3.25 Million Settlement — Pedestrian Struck by Streetcar
In Executive v. CCSF Municipal Railway, our MUNI accident attorneys achieved a $3.25 million settlement for a pedestrian who was hit by a streetcar operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway. Our client sustained a significant brain injury requiring extensive physical and cognitive rehabilitation. The San Francisco Police Department placed all the blame for the accident on our injured client for allegedly stepping in front of a moving MUNI F-Line train. Our team uncovered evidence indicating that the streetcar's operator entered the crosswalk against a burned-out red streetcar signal and at excessive speed. MUNI disputed all claims of negligence and dangerous conditions. The case was concluded while the City's summary judgment motion based on governmental immunities was pending.
If you were injured because of the negligence of a train or light rail operator, you have a right to seek financial compensation. Contact the San Francisco MUNI accident attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger for a free consultation.
