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Title: Injured on Public Transit in LA — Not Sure What My Options Are [Print This Page]

Author: lilydavis0001 Time: yesterday 22:22
Title: Injured on Public Transit in LA — Not Sure What My Options Are

Hey everyone,

I wanted to get some general thoughts about something that’s been on my mind. A few weeks ago, I was injured during a sudden stop on a metro train here in Los Angeles. At the time, it didn’t seem like a huge deal. I didn’t fall completely, but I was thrown forward pretty hard and ended up with ongoing neck and shoulder pain.

Now that medical appointments are stacking up, I’m starting to realize this might not be as minor as I first assumed. The confusing part is figuring out who’s actually responsible in a situation like this. It’s not like a normal car accident where there’s another driver clearly involved. With public transportation, it feels more complicated.

I’ve been considering whether I should speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer just to understand how claims involving city transit systems work. I’ve also read that in cases involving buses or trains, a metro accident attorney might be more familiar with the specific procedures and deadlines tied to government agencies.

What makes this harder is that I didn’t collect much evidence at the time. No photos, no witness contact information. I did file a report with the transit authority, but I’m not sure what happens after that or how long these things typically take.

If anyone has dealt with something similar in LA, especially involving metro lines or buses, I’d appreciate hearing how it unfolded for you. I’m mostly trying to understand whether it’s worth formally pursuing or if these cases tend to stall out because they involve public entities.

Just trying to get a clearer picture of what to expect.

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