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Accident Attorneys - Trains & Subways

in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau County, and Suffolk County

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a train accident in New York, don’t delay in contacting a train accident attorney , because there’s a short time limit for filing any written claim. Things must be done in the correct order and within the set time frames, or your case will get dismissed.

There are many circumstances which can cause train accidents. Derailment is a frequent cause. Collisions occur at railroad crossings, and pedestrians are struck. Train brake failure, poor track maintenance, non-observance of speed limits, and signal malfunction are usually the result of human error or negligence. Alcohol and drugs are sometimes at the root of the problem. Investigation is necessary to uncover such negligence and establishing it in a court of law can take a great deal of time and expert testimony. Whether the negligence is that of Amtrak, or the New York Transit Authority, aggressive legal action is often necessary to obtain the required proof.

Subway accidents

In New York, about 4.5 million people ride the subways every day, on their way to work, school, errands, and social occasions. There are about 660 miles of subway track. Subway accidents are surprisingly few and far between, although when they do happen, they can be dramatic. As an example, in 1995 there was a subway crash which killed the driver and injured 54 people. Investigation showed that a modern train cannot stop within the distance that is sometimes between signals. The signals were spaced in 1918, when trains were slower, shorter, and weighed less than our modern trains. Updating of the tracks is ongoing and incomplete.

Restoration and updating is also needed on many subway stations, where poor lighting invites assault and rape, obscures warning signs, and hides debris which can cause a trip and fall.

The New York City Transit Authority is responsible for subway system maintenance and can be held liable for injuries suffered by subway passengers.

If someone else’s negligence has caused you injury or loss, don’t delay in calling us or emailing to schedule a free initial consultation. At Silberstein, Awad and Miklos, we are experienced at fighting for accident victims, and will invest whatever time and resources it takes to obtain a fair settlement for you. We are proud to serve throughout Brooklyn, Bronx, Nassau County, and Suffolk County, New York.

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