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As a Philadelphia injury attorney who has spent his career holding SEPTA accountable, Jeffrey Penneys has developed a reputation for tenaciously pursuing maximum compensation for his clients. His success comes from meticulous investigation, strategic case preparation, and an unwavering commitment to revealing the truth behind SEPTA’s often misleading liability denials.
The following case results showcase how Attorney Penneys transforms denied claims and lowball offers into substantial compensation for injured SEPTA passengers across Philadelphia.
A SEPTA bus swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, but clipped the car’s rear bumper. A passenger on the SEPTA bus suffered a ligament injury and a sprain. The other vehicle fled the scene and was treated as a phantom vehicle by the SEPTA claims department.
The car was not captured on video, SEPTA argued it was an uninsured motorist claim, for which SEPTA’s liability was limited to $15,000.
The passenger sustained significant ligament damage, requiring multiple physical therapy sessions and ongoing pain management. Medical evaluations confirmed partial tears to supporting ligaments and persistent soft tissue inflammation affecting daily activities and mobility. Despite treatment, the passenger experienced continued discomfort and limited range of motion.
Acting as the passenger’s SEPTA accident lawyer, Jeffrey Penneys argued the case was not an uninsured motorist claim and sued SEPTA for damages. Jeffrey made the case that SEPTA and its driver were more at fault than the phantom vehicle.
At the case deposition, the SEPTA driver admitted he was speeding and that he did see the vehicle but didn’t act quickly enough to avoid the accident.
SEPTA initially maintained its $15,000 liability limit position, refusing to acknowledge greater responsibility for the collision. However, following aggressive representation and presentation of the driver’s testimony, SEPTA reconsidered its stance on liability.
Leveraging the driver’s admission, Jeffrey Penneys successfully negotiated a settlement with SEPTA and settled the case the next day, ultimately securing $50,000 for the injured passenger, more than three times SEPTA’s initial liability claim.
As a SEPTA train pulled into the Jefferson Station at 12th & Market, a passenger waited for the doors to open and stepped down onto the train step to the platform. Not realizing the step on the train was stuck in a raised position, she found her foot caught on the step and fell to the platform below.
No station attendants or SEPTA staff came to the passenger’s aid.
Fellow passengers helped her to a nearby bench, where she composed herself and, while shaken up, managed to find her way home.
When she woke up the next day, her foot was swollen and painful. She went to the ER as she was concerned about bone and tissue damage.
At the emergency room, she underwent an X-ray, which revealed she had a fractured bone in her foot. She contacted Jeffrey Penneys to explore her legal options.
When Jeffrey contacted SEPTA on her behalf, SEPTA denied the claim, arguing the floor and steps were not in need of repair.
Jeffrey Penneys filed a lawsuit against SEPTA, using testimony from a SEPTA employee who revealed a problem with the thumb latch, which lowers and raises the SEPTA train floor to allow passengers to depart and enter the train.
SEPTA offered the injured passenger $50,000 for her injury, which Jeffrey and his client rejected. As the case proceeded to trial, SEPTA offered more than double their original settlement, and the case was settled with $135,000 in compensation.
A passenger was boarding a SEPTA bus when the doors suddenly closed without warning, crushing him between them. The passenger became trapped in the doorway as the driver failed to notice his situation. Several fellow passengers rushed to his aid, forcefully prying the doors open to free him from the dangerous position.
No SEPTA personnel assisted the injured passenger or documented the incident. Other riders helped the injured passenger to a nearby bench and called for medical transport. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital emergency department, where he reported intense pain radiating through his shoulder and upper body
Medical imaging revealed the passenger had suffered a hairline fracture to his shoulder along with significant soft tissue injuries and nerve compression. When contacted on the passenger’s behalf, SEPTA categorically denied liability, claiming their investigation showed the passenger had attempted to board while the doors were already closing.
A lawsuit was filed against SEPTA, presenting surveillance footage contradicting SEPTA’s account and testimony from multiple witnesses who confirmed the doors had closed prematurely without the standard safety sensor activation. The video evidence clearly showed the passenger was properly boarding during the designated loading time.
As the trial date approached and following aggressive pre-trial preparation, Jeffrey Penneys reached a $185,000 settlement with SEPTA for the injured passenger.
If you’re hurt in a SEPTA accident and would like to know more about your potential SEPTA settlement options, Jeffrey Penneys offers over 25 years of experience in SEPTA cases. Request your free confidential consultation today to take the next step towards fair compensation.
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