NJ: Injury Lawsuits Costly for NJ Transit
NJ Transit doles out millions of dollars each year to settle claims related to pedestrians who have been struck by NJ Transit buses, resulting in brain injuries, crushed hands and feet, disfigurement or — in a few cases — death, records show.
Lettiere said for transit agencies across the country, settlements -- while headline-grabbing -- are secondary to safety. The primary issue is finding the root cause of the incident.
"What happened? Why did it happen? Is it a recurring thing?" he said.
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