Our accident attorneys have successfully represented clients in prior lawsuits against WMATA, (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) involving serious injuries sustained in bus and subway accidents. For over 35 years, our law firm has been representing injury victims in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

While the investigation into the subway crash is ongoing with the National Transportation Safety Board, it appears that safety system failures, poor maintenance and/or operator error caused or contributed to the accident. If you, a friend or family member were injured or killed in the accident, it is important to take immediate steps to make sure that your interests are protected.

WMATA officials have already issued statements asking victims to submit claims directly to their risk management department. However, contacting WMATA without first speaking to an attorney could impact the ultimate value of a claim. Protect yourself and your family by contacting one of our Washington DC and Maryland injury lawyers for a free consultation.

Investigators are looking into a report that a cell phone text message was sent by the commuter train engineer minutes before the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is examining the cell phone records of the engineer and of a teenager who claims to have received the message. The engineer was killed in the accident and his phone was destroyed.

Earlier this year, the Maryland legislator rejected a bill that would have banned text messaging while driving in Maryland. The law was designed to reduce the risk of Maryland auto accidents caused by distracted drivers. Similar bans are in place in Washington State, New Jersey and Phoenix.

The Maryland legislation did not pass, as law makers indicated that text messaging does not involve a distraction of a unique nature and therefore does not necessitate a ban. In their opinion, the distractions caused by text messaging is similar to that caused while talking to people in the care, speaking on a cell phone or changing the radio.