New York Subway & Train Accident Attorneys
Every day, millions of New Yorkers rely on subways and trains to travel throughout the city. When unsafe conditions, negligent operation, defective equipment, or inadequate maintenance cause injuries, victims may have the right to pursue compensation.
Berkowitz & Weitz Law represents passengers and families in claims involving subway accidents, train accidents, station injuries, escalator falls, platform incidents, and other transportation-related injuries throughout New York.
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Results For Victims Of Serious Transportation Accidents
Every case is unique, and prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. These recoveries demonstrate Berkowitz & Weitz Law’s experience handling serious injury and negligence claims throughout New York.
Crosswalk Injury Trial Verdict
Trial verdict involving a dangerous public roadway condition that caused severe injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
Catastrophic Injury Settlement
Settlement involving severe cervical spine injuries caused by negligent operation of a vehicle.
Passenger Injury Settlement
Settlement for a passenger who sustained serious leg injuries requiring surgery following a transportation-related accident.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.
Representing Injured Subway & Train Passengers Throughout New York
Public transportation accidents can result in severe injuries, significant medical expenses, lost income, and long-term physical limitations. Whether an accident occurs on a subway platform, inside a train car, on an escalator, or in a station, determining liability often requires a detailed investigation.
Our attorneys work to identify responsible parties, preserve evidence, and pursue compensation for victims injured by negligence involving the MTA, train operators, contractors, maintenance providers, and other responsible entities.
Common Subway & Train Accident Injuries
Subway, train, platform, and station accidents can cause serious injuries that may require emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Head trauma and traumatic brain injuries are among the most serious outcomes of transportation accidents, especially when passengers fall, strike their head, or are thrown by sudden movement.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Head trauma, concussions, cognitive injuries, and long-term neurological complications.
Spinal Injuries
Back, neck, disc, spinal cord, and cervical injuries requiring treatment or surgery.
Fractures
Broken legs, arms, hips, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and other orthopedic injuries.
Crush Injuries
Severe injuries involving doors, platforms, train cars, escalators, or equipment.
Knee & Shoulder Injuries
Ligament tears, joint damage, instability, and injuries requiring orthopedic care.
Wrongful Death
Fatal subway, train, and transportation accidents caused by negligence or unsafe conditions.
Representation For Passenger, Platform & Station Injuries
Our attorneys handle claims involving negligent operation, unsafe station conditions, defective equipment, inadequate maintenance, and other transportation-related hazards.
Investigating Subway & Train Accidents
Transportation accident cases frequently involve evidence that can disappear quickly if it is not preserved. Surveillance footage may be overwritten, witnesses may become difficult to locate, and critical maintenance records may become harder to obtain over time.
Our attorneys immediately investigate the circumstances surrounding an accident and work to preserve evidence needed to establish liability and prove damages.
- Incident investigation
- Surveillance footage review
- Witness interviews
- Maintenance record analysis
- Trial-ready representation
Why Subway & Train Accident Cases Are Different
Claims involving public transportation systems frequently present unique legal challenges. Unlike ordinary negligence cases, subway and train accident claims may involve government agencies, public authorities, private contractors, maintenance companies, and multiple layers of insurance coverage.
Certain claims may also require compliance with special notice requirements and strict filing deadlines. Prompt legal action is often critical because transportation authorities may control much of the evidence necessary to prove a case.
- Notice of claim requirements
- Government agency claims
- Evidence preservation
- Multiple responsible parties
- Complex liability investigations
Compensation Available After A Subway Or Train Accident
A serious transportation accident can affect every aspect of a victim’s life, from medical care and lost income to long-term pain, disability, and emotional distress.
Medical Expenses
Emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, and ongoing medical care.
Lost Income
Lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and future employment losses resulting from accident-related injuries.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, trauma, and non-economic damages.
Future Medical Care
Long-term treatment, therapy, assistive devices, additional procedures, and future healthcare needs.
Permanent Disability
Compensation for catastrophic injuries resulting in long-term impairment or permanent limitations.
Wrongful Death
Compensation available to eligible family members after a fatal subway or train accident.
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Wrongful Death Claims
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Personal Injury FAQs
Answers to common questions about injury claims, compensation, and legal deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue the MTA after a subway accident?
Potentially. Claims involving public transportation authorities often involve special filing requirements and strict deadlines. An attorney can evaluate your specific circumstances and determine what requirements apply.
What should I do after a subway or train accident?
Seek medical attention immediately, report the incident, preserve photographs and witness information when possible, and speak with an attorney before discussing the accident with insurance representatives.
What if I slipped and fell in a subway station?
You may have a claim if a dangerous condition contributed to the accident and your injuries. Liability depends on the specific facts, the location of the accident, and the parties responsible for maintaining the area.
What compensation may be available?
Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future medical treatment, permanent disability damages, and other losses resulting from the accident.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Deadlines vary depending on the parties involved. Claims involving public entities often have shorter notice requirements, making prompt legal advice extremely important.
Speak With A New York Subway & Train Accident Attorney Today
If you were injured in a subway accident, train accident, station fall, escalator injury, platform accident, or another transportation-related incident, contact Berkowitz & Weitz Law today for a free consultation.