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230 S Broad St #904, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Rated 5 stars by 200+ Clients on
NO WIN, NO FEE. GUARANTEED.
After your SEPTA accident, you require personalized legal support from an experienced SEPTA accident attorney. Jeffrey Penneys has over 25 years of experience in SEPTA claims negotiation. He will guide you through each step of the SEPTA case filing process.
Recognizing the unique challenges individuals face, Philadelphia SEPTA injury lawyer Jeffrey Penneys protects your SEPTA settlement rights and helps you access the compensation you deserve. Explore the SEPTA case resources below to learn more about your legal options.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest public transit system in the United States, carrying millions of passengers every year.
Although your mathematical risk of being injured in a SEPTA accident is lower if you drove your own vehicle the same distance, that data means little if you are one of the thousands of Philadelphia residents injured on SEPTA buses, trains, and trolleys annually. A SEPTA accident lawyer can help you win SEPTA injury cases.
Your choice of SEPTA accident attorney is likely to be the most important decision you make in your case. Remembering this principle is never more important than when you are attempting to squeeze compensation out of a taxpayer-funded government bureau.
With decades of personal injury experience under his belt, Jeffrey Penneys knows how SEPTA attorneys and insurance adjusters operate. He knows to handle their evasive stonewalling. Depending on the facts of your particular case, SEPTA might not be the only party you can pursue a claim against – a third-party motorist, a product manufacturer, or even a pedestrian might share the blame or hold complete liability. In these instances, Jeffrey Penneys’ experience can help, too.
The second most important factor in winning your case is the speed with which you take action. When you file against the government, filing deadlines are considerably shorter. If you were in a multi-victim accident, it becomes important to know that SEPTA compensation limits apply. If you file your claim too late, you could end up with little or nothing.
A SEPTA accident has a lot in common with other types of a motor vehicle and transportation accidents: the terrifying moment you realize you are hurt, the painful recovery, the flood of medical bills arriving in the mail, and the long, hard battle to return your life to normal. However, a SEPTA accident is also much different from other types of transit accidents when it comes to filing an injury claim and securing compensation.
If you are involved in a drunk driving accident, you hire a drunk driving accident attorney. If you are in a tractor-trailer accident, you hire a tractor-trailer accident attorney. In the same way, if you are in a SEPTA accident, it is worthwhile to hire a SEPTA accident attorney.
Here are just three ways that SEPTA accidents are different from other transportation and motor vehicle accidents:
You have less time to file.
Because of the Sovereign Immunity Act, injury victims and their families only have six months to file a notice with SEPTA.
You may face compensation limits.
Also because of the Sovereign Immunity Act, you may only be able to secure a maximum of $250,000 for your injuries – no matter how severely you are hurt. If more than one person is injured in the accident, SEPTA may be held responsible for no more than $1 million in damages for all injured parties. A SEPTA accident attorney will be able to tell you if your injury will be subject to compensation limits and sovereign immunity laws.
You will have to fight against a large organization.
Instead of only dealing with the insurance company of another driver, you will be fighting against a government organization – not to mention a government organization that confronts accident claims thousands of times each year. Having an experienced attorney on your side with a similar amount of experience and knowledge is vital.
As a government entity, SEPTA is protected by the Pennsylvania Sovereign Immunity Act – basically, it can only be sued to the extent the Act allows, resulting in certain legal quirks that you need to know about. For example, within 6 months of the accident, you must let SEPTA know that a claim is being made. Additionally, filing deadlines are shorter, and strict limitations on damages apply.
It is in your best interest to have a knowledgeable and aggressive Philadelphia SEPTA Accident Lawyer from the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Penneys, P.C., by your side.
While some accidents are unavoidable, others could have been prevented. With multiple regulations and safety requirements in place, how do so many SEPTA accidents happen? The truth is, while public transportation accident injuries in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania occur for a variety of reasons, many are due to negligence.
Bus, train, and trolley accidents can result in severe injuries due to the large forces involved and the absence of seatbelts on public transportation. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Penneys, we recognize the seriousness of SEPTA accidents and the significant impact they can have on victims’ lives. With over 25 years of experience, Jeffrey Harlan Penneys, Esquire, is dedicated to representing injury victims in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Penneys proudly serves victims across Pennsylvania with SEPTA injury claims. Jeffrey and his team understand the unique value of experience and bring over two decades of proven expertise to cases in the following Pennsylvania communities:
From trips and falls at the William H. Gray 30th Street Station, to injuries suffered traveling the Broad Street SEPTA line, the Law Offices of Jeffrey Penneys offers expert guidance on Philadelphia SEPTA injury claims.
SEPTA’s 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby township is a hub of activity throughout the week. Turn to the Law Offices of Jeffrey Penneys to get fair compensation for SEPTA accident injuries on your Upper Darby commute.
The Allentown East and Allentown West lines connect Lehigh Valley residents with state-wide destinations. For Allentown bus or train accidents, book your free case review with Jeffrey Penneys before making a settlement decision.
Jeffrey Penneys helps Harrisburg injury victims get fair compensation for accidents on SEPTA buses and trains. From injuries traveling on the Philadelphia to Harrisburg SEPTA Main Line to injuries at local SEPTA bus terminals, put 25 years of litigation experience behind your Harrisburg injury case.
Reading, PA personal injury victims can depend on the Law Offices of Jeffrey Penneys for expert evidence analysis and a proven background in both SEPTA settlements and courtroom representation. Get clear insights from a SEPTA accident lawyer with decades of experience fighting SEPTA cases.
If you are not too seriously injured, try to obtain:
It is VERY Important to fill out a SEPTA Incident Card! If the driver does not offer one, please ask! If you don’t do this, it’s OK. It just makes it easier to confirm you were on the SEPTA vehicle.
Yes. The maximum compensation is $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 aggregate per accident, no matter how many victims there are. The aggregate limit could be problematic if your damages are high and there were dozens of people injured in the accident.
The best strategy is usually to seek settlement first, but file a lawsuit if SEPTA is uncooperative or makes a low-ball offer. You can then return to the settlement table and seek an out-of-court resolution while you wait for trial. Most SEPTA claims are resolved before trial.
All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis meaning if there is no recovery, there are no fees.
You have nothing to lose by getting a free legal consultation for your claim. There is no commitment and you don’t pay any fees until your case is won. You have already suffered enough. Contact your local Philadelphia, Pennsylvania injury attorney Jeffrey H. Penneys to discuss your legal options. He will provide you with an honest assessment of your claim and provide recommendations for your next steps. Call today, there is no obligation with an initial, free legal consultation.
NO WIN, NO FEE. GUARANTEED.
