San Francisco Cable Car Accident Injures Four

On Saturday November 21, four people were taken to a hospital for injuries after a San Francisco Municipal Railway (SF Muni) cable car heading toward Fisherman’s Wharf from downtown stopped suddenly. A strand used to pull cable cars up and down hills had detached from the underground cable. The cable car operator had to call central control in order to automatically stop the vehicle, because he could not release the grip on the torn strand. The SF Muni cable cars reportedly travel at 9.5 mph.

Every train or cable car accident is different, encompassing a number of factors. Public transportation systems are a great way for people in California to save money on gas and reduce traffic. As passengers on trains, light rails, metros and other forms of public transportation, we place trust in the companies and employees that are responsible for the safety, operation and maintenance of the vehicles. If an accident occurs due to insufficient maintenance or negligence, then the company or employee may be held responsible.

Since there are multiple passengers per transport vehicle, an accident can cause multiple injuries as well as deaths, causing pain, grief and financial losses. Fortunately in this incident, the injuries were not life-threatening. Still, if you are a victim of a bus, train or cable car accident in California, passengers and employees alike, you need an aggressive personal injury or wrongful death attorney from the Mandell Law Firm to help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. The experienced San Fernando Valley personal injury lawyers at the Mandell Law Firm will help you build a strong case in order to obtain compensation for your injuries, damages and/or losses. Contact us today at (818) 886-6600 for a free consultation.

Source:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/22/BACH1AOGOB.DTL#ixzz0Y5R0gIUC