Representing Subway Riders in New York City
New York City's subway system is among the largest in the world. Approximately 5 million people ride the subway each weekday. While the majority of subway trips are completed safely, accidents do occur. If you have been injured on the subway, you may be entitled to compensation.
Because of the complexity of suing municipal authorities, you need an experienced law firm to handle your subway injury claim. At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., our attorneys have considerable experience bringing cases against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Staten Island Railway, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and the city of New York. We know what to do.
Call Us to Learn How We Can Help
Our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, there is no fee unless we recover damages for you. For a free consultation with our New York personal injury attorneys, please call 877-394-1329 or contact us online.
Train and Platform Accidents
Subway accidents that occur while onboard the train can include a train stopping suddenly, two trains colliding or a train derailing. The force of such accidents can knock passengers to the floor or into the sides of the train, causing fractures, back and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, concussions and brain injuries. If the train car crumples on impact, passengers can be crushed.
We will investigate the cause of your subway train accident, reviewing the train's maintenance history and the driver's record. If negligence by the driver, MTA or railway caused your injury, we will sue for damages.
Most Subway Accidents Occur on the Platform
While train accidents can injure many people simultaneously, more than 90 percent of subway injuries actually occur on the platform, not the train. The platform presents many dangers, including:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Assault
- Falling or jumping onto the track
- Poor lighting
- Insufficient security
- Broken elevators or escalators
If you were injured on the platform or elsewhere in the station, we may be able to bring multiple claims on your behalf.
Call Our New York Train Injury Attorneys
To discuss your injury or wrongful death claim, please call 877-394-1329.
