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Columbia Bus Accident Lawyer

St. Louis Metro Transit Injury Lawyer

Public buses and light rail carry millions of riders every year in St. Louis and communities throughout Missouri and the United States. Fortunately, the Metro Transit Authority has an excellent record in most communities and very few injuries occur. But every year, serious injuries result from lack of security at bus stops and on the vehicles. Pedestrians and bikers are struck at crossing points and intersections and buses get into crashes. The local authority maintains liability for covering injured passengers for financial damages resulting from any incident or accident on their vehicles.

If you were injured in an accident involving a bus, train or other form of public transportation anywhere in Missouri, talk to an attorney at Bley & Evans, LC, right away. We know the civil liability laws regarding public transportation authorities and government entities and we aggressively pursue strategies for full and fair settlements. Since we opened our doors in Columbia, we have helped numerous plaintiffs recover the money damages they are entitled to for their injuries involving negligence on the part of a public bus or mass transit authority.

There may be a filing deadline

Local government entities may have a time deadline for filing an intent to claim damages against one of their departments. The deadline may be as short as 30 days. If you were injured in an accident involving a bus or other form of public transportation, do not wait to talk to an experienced personal injury attorney at our firm. Let us help you start the process right away.

A Board Certified Trial Advocate on Your Side · AV Rated* · Super Lawyer Designation

Our attorneys regularly attend continuing education opportunities in all areas of truck safety and FMCSA violations, as conference attendees and as professional presenters.

  • Bus stop injuries
  • Public bus accidents
  • Light rail and train accident
  • Train crossing accidents
  • Injuries from assault on a public bus, insufficient security
  • Taxi cab accidents

Free Consultation · No Fees Unless You Recover Compensation · State and Nationwide

From our offices in Columbia, we represent clients in communities throughout Missouri and the United States. Contact our office today to discuss your personal injury claim with an experienced Columbia bus accident attorney. Wherever you are, you can reach us toll free at 866-252-0901 or by e-mail. We are available for a free consultation during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. We handle every case on a contingency basis, which means you don't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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Verdicts & Settlements

$80,000,000 verdict against General Motors in Jackson County Missouri for sudden acceleration car defect. The case settled for a confidential amount after appeal and before retrial.

$35,250,000 verdict against trucking company $5,250,000 in compensatory damages and punitive damages of $30,000,000. Wally Bley served as local trial counsel.

$12,000,000 settlement – represented three minor children in trust dispute that involved will contest, fraud and constructive trust claims.

$6,500,000 verdict – case involved an industrial accident that resulted in death due to a defective product.

$6,500,000 settlement – medical malpractice action involving birth trauma

$3,900,000 settlement – truck fire due to defective fuel tank

$3,500,000 settlement – defective fuel line placement caused car fire

$3,000,000 verdict in a wrongful death trucking case tried in federal court

$2,150,000 settlement – lack of carbon monoxide detector in RV lead to multiple deaths

$2,100,000 settlement – defective water slide caused spinal cord injury

$2,000,000 settlement – defective muffler caused truck fire

$1,700,000 settlement – semi truck accident

$1,550,000 settlement – driver of motorcycle involved in truck accident

$1,500,000 verdict in a case involving negligent vehicle inspection

$1,500,000 settlement – wrongful death truck accident

$1,350,000 settlement – a defective fuel line in car caused fire

$1,100,000 settlement – child suffered head injury due to lack of proper supervision

$1,050,000 settlement – car accident when driver failed to yield at stop sign

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The Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys

Bley & Evans, LC, provides legal advice and representation for clients in Columbia and communities throughout Missouri and the United States, including, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Fulton, Boonville, Moberly, Mexico, Fayette, Camdenton, Osage Beach, Lake of the Ozarks, Macon, Sedalia and Marshall, MO.

Counties: Boone County · Cole County · Cooper County · Randolph County · Howard County · Audrain County · Moniteau County · Callaway County · Saline County

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