

Thousands of commuters and visitors rely on the Los Angeles public transportation system every single day to get around town. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates the third largest public transportation system in the United States, operating more than 2,000 buses. Bus accidents and light rail train accidents happen frequently in Los Angeles, causing serious or catastrophic injury to innocent motorists, public transportation passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Public Transportation Accidents and Injuries
If you were hurt while riding on a Los Angeles County bus or light rail trail, or were struck by a bus or light rail train, you may be entitled to compensation from the public transportation authority. The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have successfully represented numerous victims seriously injured during the course of public transportation, including bus accidents, trolley accidents, light rail train accidents, and taxi accidents.
About Los Angeles's Bus Transit Fleet
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) operates a fleet of buses, with three different branding schemes: Metro Express, Metro Rapid, and Metro Local. The lower half of each bus is painted silver with the word "Local," "Rapid," or "Express." Local buses are painted orange, rapid buses are painted red, and express buses are painted blue. The Metro operates the country's largest fleet of Certified Natural Gas powered buses.
About Los Angeles's Metrolink Rail Transit
Metrolink, Southern California's regional rail system, operates commuter trains throughout Los Angeles and to Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Riverside Count, Orange County and San Diego County. The Metrolink rail lines include:
If you were hurt in an auto accident with a Metrolink train or a LACMTA bus, either as a passenger in a car or a passenger on the train or bus, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the Los Angeles public transportation accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger to discuss your legal rights. Note that for accidents involving public transportation vehicles, you may have as little as 180 days to file a claim for compensation, due to a statute of limitations.
Free Consultation for Your Public Transportation Accident
The award-winning attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have successfully represented many victims injured in public transportation accidents. We have recovered multi-million dollar settlements for bus accident victims, as well as pedestrians injured who were struck by buses or trains. If you or a family member has been injured in a Los Angeles public transportation accident, contact Estey & Bomberger today for a free and immediate telephone consultation. If we represent you, we will not charge any legal fees unless we win your case.