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With people driving and walking here and there, many have opted for the easy way to get around the Greater Toronto area by taking the TTC or the Toronto Transit Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even people who have private cars sometimes opt for public transportation because of the convenience it offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true during the rush hour in the morning and afternoon. Getting stuck in Toronto traffic, plus the hassle of looking for a parking slot, is not a very fun ride.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, taking public transport may have some risks, attributed to the safety of its passengers. Passengers take public transportation in exchange for convenience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, could passengers guarantee their safety? After all, mundane as it may sound, taking public transport means trusting someone else with your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, accidents on the streets involving public commuters have become common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some accidents have been fatal and have led to lives lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take public transport every day, you are unfortunately at risk of road accidents.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/how-often-people-injured-public-transit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public transit accident lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now so that in the event of an emergency, you\u2019ll know what to do and not be left clueless or scrambling for information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Public-Transportation-Accidents.png\" alt=\"Public Transportation Accidents\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10603 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Public-Transportation-Accidents.png 512w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Public-Transportation-Accidents-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Public Transportation Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Accident or collision with a TTC vehicle<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because everyone seems to be in a hurry all the time, road accidents and collisions have become inevitably familiar.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents are not only restricted to buses but are also prevalent with streetcars.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different kinds of streetcar accidents happen regularly and are commonly caused by reckless driving, losing control, driving hurriedly, etc.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public transit accidents should be treated like any other <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\">motor vehicle accident<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are hurt or suffer from a<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\"> personal injury<\/a> due to the accident, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public transportation accident lawyer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should let you know your right, including what is owed of you, such as:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statutory accident benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendant care benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long term care expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income-replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Injury due to negligent driving by TTC driver<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careless and inconsiderate driving is dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. Motorist accidents have been reported to be fatal, involving children and the elderly who have slim chances of surviving a deadly crash.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been found that TTC motorists and riders receive little to no compensation after an accident, not even for medical expenses that were caused by the accident.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the\u00a0 Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011: \u201cNo statutory accident benefits are payable in respect of an occupant of a public transit vehicle if the public transit vehicle did not collide with another automobile or any other object in the incident.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because riders involved in the accident are not eligible for any monetary award or compensation, most of them are forced to cover their medical expenses on their own or file for a tort claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Injury on the TTC due to the actions of another rider\/passenger<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the unfortunate event that you get into an accident due to the negligent conduct of another TTC driver\/user, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Tomorrow Act<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If inhibits all benefits and compensation from TTC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, your next course of action will be to cover your medical expenses using your medical insurance policy and or\/pursuing a claim of tort against the other party.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the accident investigation shows that there was a problem with the foundation, materials, and inadequacy in the infrastructure, you could possibly have a claim against the TTC.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult a public transit accident lawyer for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Statute of Limitations for Public Transportation Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Canada, the limitation period for accidents lasts up to two years from when the accident happened. If the victim\/s fails to submit evidence regarding their request for a claim, there is a big chance that the claim may be invalidated and denied.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Municipal Act, 2001<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2006<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that claims for recovery damages should have a written notice submitted within ten days upon the date of the incident.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are affected or directly involved in a TTC-related accident, act quickly and reach out to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/toronto-injury-statute-of-limitations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community accident lawye<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Victims of public transportation accidents can experience life-altering changes. We understand the struggle, so we make sure we can help you the best that we can. Contact public transportation accident lawyers from Diamond &amp; Diamond.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Successful-Personal-Injury-Claim-for-Public-Transportation-Accidents.png\" alt=\"Successful Personal Injury Claim for Public Transportation Accidents\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10604 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Successful-Personal-Injury-Claim-for-Public-Transportation-Accidents.png 512w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/08\/Successful-Personal-Injury-Claim-for-Public-Transportation-Accidents-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Successful Personal Injury Claim for Public Transportation Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, when you\u2019ve been hurt, and you know that someone is at fault, you feel the dire need to file a case for a claim. To be successful at this, collect all evidence and proof right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as possible, record the incident by writing it down or recording it using your phone\u2019s voice recording app.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering evidence to prove someone else is at fault is honestly not an easy task to do and requires the help of a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be a strenuous process if you try and do it alone because that may mean being pulled in too many different directions, blindly searching for what needs to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A public transit accident lawyer could lead you in the right direction and make sure that your claim is successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the things that are most important to keep and keep track of when intending to file a claim:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical records<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipts or invoices<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witness statements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Public Transportation Accident Lawyer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond &amp; Diamond Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can and will help you with your claims that are related to TTC accidents. Our public transportation accident lawyers have extensive knowledge of these types of accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public transit accident lawyers are not only limited to accidents involving the TTC but could also expertly handle cases relating to privately -owned vehicles, airlines, cab companies, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:10,&quot;y&quot;:5760,&quot;w&quot;:825,&quot;h&quot;:39,&quot;abs_x&quot;:193,&quot;abs_y&quot;:6431}\">\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"h-protip-sec\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"63\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/Screenshot_1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Pro Tip <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proving negligence requires expertise and resources from an experienced public transportation accident lawyer.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Public Transportation Accident Lawyer FAQs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are public transportation accident cases different from motor and car vehicle accident cases?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584353198194-a95163f0-0fa2&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public transportation accident cases are treated the same way as any motor vehicle accident on the road. However, liability can be complex when the at-fault party is the public transit company.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I am the driver of a vehicle involved in a public transportation collision; who can I sue?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1590068841478-a892a00f-0a8b&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of accidents involving a private vehicle and a public transport vehicle, the owner\/company that operates the public transport vehicle usually takes responsibility for any claim\/lawsuit.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I sue the city for injuries sustained in a public transportation accident?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1590068840952-b22c6a4e-291c&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the city\u2019s negligence caused an accident, such as on-going and no warning road jobs, you might have a claim against the government.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With over 6 million people, Toronto has become one of the busiest streets in the world. With people driving and walking here and there, many have opted for the easy way to get around the Greater Toronto area by taking the TTC or the Toronto Transit Commission.\u00a0 Even people who have private cars sometimes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10606,"parent":2498,"menu_order":297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10602","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10602\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2498"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}