Public Transportation Accident Lawyers
Representing the Victims of Illinois Motor Vehicle Accidents
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs boast many forms of public transportation, including airports, CTA and Pace buses, CTA El train lines, and Metra train lines, as well as private transit companies. Although the number of accidents involving public transit is much lower than auto accidents and trucking accidents, the number of injuries and deaths caused by a public transportation accident can be significant, given the number of people involved in any one collision.
Because we are a small firm that values collaboration, we are able to draw on the various skills and proficiencies of each of our Chicago injury attorneys for each case. Each client has a one-on-one, personal relationship with the partner handling his or her case, but also benefits from the behind-the scenes contribution of our litigation team, including two former defense lawyers, a nationally recognized trucking attorney, and a former surgical nurse whose career spans the courtroom and the operating room. Clients appreciate our collaborative approach to legal representation, because it allows us to provide small-firm personal attention with big-firm legal experience.
If you have been injured in a public transportation accident, do not hesitate to contact the Chicago public transit accident attorneys at Cogan & Power to schedule a free consultation.
Bus Accidents
According to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), 1,781 CTA buses operate over 140 routes and run approximately 19,709 trips a day throughout Chicago. In the surrounding suburbs, the PACE bus system serves 284 municipalities and covers 3,446 square miles, providing public transportation via nearly 200 fixed bus routes. On average, the CTA alone is involved in one bus accident per day.
Bus accidents can happen for a number of reasons, such as:
- Inattentive or negligent motorists
- Defective bus parts
- Road hazards
- Inadequate maintenance
- Poor driver training
- Inattentive or inexperienced driving
Train Accidents
Chicago boasts an expansive public transportation train system that allows commuters and residents to get around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. According to the CTA, its trains make about 2,145 trips each day and serve 143 stations. For commuters in the surrounding suburbs, Metra transports approximately 301,200 riders each weekday and approximately 121,800 riders on weekend days.
Train accidents often result in devastating injuries and even deaths, due to the sheer size of the trains and the speeds at which they travel. Train accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including:
- Train derailments
- Defective equipment
- Collisions with other trains
- Railroad crossing accidents
- Collisions with cars or trucks
- Collisions with pedestrians
- Inexperienced train operators and employees
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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"Beyond thankful for what your firm has done for us"My family is so thankful for all of the hard work that attorneys John Power, Tom Murphy and James Edwards, who along with the support of Greg Marshall and Nancy O’Donnell have done for us.- Mark
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"Excellent Attorneys and even better Humans!"John Power and Tom Murphy are excellent attorneys and even better human beings. Both were there every step of the way guiding us through a very difficult and traumatic process. The hard work and dedication of John, Tom, and the entire Cogan and Power team, make it easier for us to heal and hope for better days. We are forever grateful for the outcome.- Anita Davis
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"The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients!"Sara Davis truly made my traumatic experience so much easier to deal with. She communicated with me throughout my case to ensure I was up to speed and provided me the next steps to come. Sara was extremely personable, informative and well prepared! She never made me feel as if she was too busy to answer my calls. The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients! Thanks Sara and team for enhancing my life with the outcome of my case!- Lakitsha L.
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"Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10."
Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10.
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"I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients."I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients.- Adrian P.
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"Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family."Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family.- Marty J.
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"I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough."Cogan and Power is without parallel. I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough.- Laura T.
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"I can not speak highly enough"
I can not speak highly enough for the experience I have received from Cogan & Power Attorneys at Law. I was introduced to John Power through a mural friend. I was impressed from the very first phone call with John Power to us meeting through the pandemic. His professionalism and his medical knowledge is unbelievable… I have to say from that day moving forward John Power, Sara Davis and Kim Stefanek all put me at ease. My cases lasted just about 3 years and I was notified every step of the way on what was going forward and keeping me in the loop. John and Sara made sure that I was ready and comfortable for my Deposition, they made sure every stone was unturned! Kim Stefanek is one of their paralegals and she is awesome. I can go and I highly recommend Cogan & Power for your legal issues. John Power & Sara Davis are amazing attorneys and exceptional, caring, compassionate people!!
- Beatrice H.
What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?
Cogan & Power is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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Collaborative Approach to Legal Representation
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Invested in Your Overall Well-Being
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If You Can't Come to Us, We Will Come To You
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You'll Communicate Directly With Our Partners
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Record-Setting Achievements Recovering Millions for Our Clients
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience