Compensation can be sought for some public transit injuries

While public transit is generally safe, every year some riders suffer injuries caused by mechanical failures, operator error or collisions with other vehicles. When that happens, both the operator and the municipality may bear responsibility since transit authorities owe a duty of care to riders.

But as various court rulings have found, that liability does not cover every scratch and bruise riders receive. That is because it is common for vehicles to lurch or stop suddenly and not every injury those movements may cause is the fault of the operator. To read more, click here.