San Antonio VIA Metro Accident Lawyer

In San Antonio, the VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority operates the city’s public transportation. Its network includes public buses serving nearly 6,000 bus stops, plus paratransit service for disabled individuals, Vanpool Services, VIA Primo, VIA Link, and Park & Ride Services. 

The VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority is a local government entity, which creates complications for those harmed by its buses or other vehicles. That’s because if you wish to pursue a claim for compensation after an accident, you will need to follow the process set forth in the Texas Tort Claims Act. 

The San Antonio personal injury attorneys at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help you to understand your rights under this law so you can fight for justice. Our legal team has extensive experience representing clients injured as a result of a collision or other incident with a vehicle operated by VIA Metro, and we can bring our knowledge and skill to your claim.  

Just give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a San Antonio VIA Metro accident lawyer to learn more. 

Why Choose The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC?

When you are pursuing a claim based on a VIA Metro accident, you need an attorney familiar with the complex laws involved in suing the government. You should turn to the San Antonio VIA metro accident lawyers The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC because:

• Our team has been representing injured victims for over 20 years. 
• We know Texas laws inside and out, including the process for suing the government under the Texas Tort Claims Act
• We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of bus accidents and other accidents involving VIA Metro vehicles, and we know how to build compelling claims
• We have litigation experience, so when no settlement is reached, we’re ready to go to court and fight for you. 

Common Causes of VIA Metro Accidents in San Antonio

Incidents involving VIA Metro vehicles can occur for many reasons. Some of the most common causes of accidents include:

• Bus driver error: Drivers typically must be trained to operate commercial motor vehicles, but drivers still sometimes make careless mistakes that a reasonable driver wouldn’t have.  In this case, the government may be liable as the driver’s employer.
• Equipment failure: Tire blowouts, brake failure, and engine failure are just some of the many types of equipment failure that could result in accidents. VIA Metro could be responsible when faulty maintenance played a role in causing the equipment to fail, while bus and auto parts manufacturers could be responsible for the accident if there was a defect in the vehicle itself. 
• Fatigued driving: VIA Metro drivers sometimes work long shifts, leading to fatigued driving that impairs judgment. The driver’s employer can be held liable under vicarious liability laws or its own negligence. 
• Driving under the influence: There are strict rules against impaired driving, but drivers still sometimes operate buses or other vehicles after consuming drugs or alcohol. Again, the driver’s employer may be to blame. 

It is important to understand the cause of the accident because if you want to hold VIA Metro accountable, you will generally need to show either that its employees were negligent or that the entity itself was negligent in some way such as by not properly screening or training drivers or by failing to maintain its fleet. 

The San Antonio accident lawyers from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help you to identify the cause of the incident and gather the necessary evidence to prove your claim. 

Contact Our San Antonio VIA Metro Accident Attorneys Today

The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help after you or a loved one has been harmed. Contact a San Antonio VIA Metro accident attorney today to schedule your free consultation and find out what we can do for you. Call (210) 922-0808 now.