New York City Subway Accidents
Millions of New York City residents ride the subway every day. Most are transported quickly and safely to their destinations. But for an unlucky few, unsafe or dangerous subway conditions cause accidents which can result in severe injuries.
If you've been injured in a subway accident, the highly-skilled subway accident lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C. can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact us online today or call (212) 279-2000 for a free case evaluation.
Keep in mind that you need to act quickly on any subway accident claim. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can be held financially responsible for your injuries. Since it's a state municipal authority, you must file your case within 90 days. If you fail to file within that time period, no matter what the merits of your case, it will be dismissed.
New York City subway riders may fall victim to a range of accidents caused by sudden stops of the train, derailments, turn-style injuries, subway door injuries, or slip and fall injuries on trains and platforms. The MTA is charged with ensuring that all subway trains and stations are in good condition. The agency makes major restorations as well as minor but important repairs. The agency is also charged with installing adequate lighting and security cameras and posting clear warning signs. The MTA doesn't always live up to all of its responsibilities. A recent survey showed, for example, that more than half the security cameras installed in New York subways were not working. If your injury is caused by the failure of the MTA to maintain a subway train or station, or by the action or negligence of an MTA worker, you may be able to recover a settlement.
Subway accidents in New York City can have serious consequences. Common injuries include back injuries, brain injuries, broken bones, dismemberment, burns, whiplash and death. The train accident lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C. know that these injuries can lead to soaring medical bills, long-term fees for rehabilitation, lost wages, lost pension or annuity, and an inability to do basic daily chores.
At David Resnick & Associates, P.C. , we are well known for our personalized service and for our compassion for our clients. If you've been involved in a serious subway accident, our lawyers will interview witnesses and experts, obtain medical records and compile a compelling case. We will keep in constant communication with you, and use every resource at our disposal to secure you the compensation you deserve.
The New York subway accident attorneys of David Resnick & Associates P.C. represent victims who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx and throughout the New York City area. If you've been injured in a subway accident, you have only a limited time – 90 days – to file a claim. Don't delay! Contact us online or call (212) 279-2000 for a free evaluation and more information.
