Bronx Subway Accident Lawyer

There are 472 subway stations in New York and millions of passengers ride subway trains each day. Over the years technological advances have made it one of the most efficient systems and the world. They have also made it relatively safe. However, despite the efforts of making sure that the system is safe, accidents do occur. As a result, passengers as well as those on platforms have suffered serious injuries that impacted them both physically and financially. Fortunately, injured victims have the right to seek compensation from those whose negligence led to those injuries. If you have been injured in a subway accident, you only have a limited window of time available to take legal action. Contact an experienced Bronx subway accident lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates right away. With over 20 years of experience successfully representing injured victims, we have the skill and knowledge to ensure that your legal rights are protected.

Causes of Subway Injuries

There are many ways that people can suffer subway-related injuries. Some accidents occur on the trains, while others occur on the platforms, in the ticketing area, and in the entrances to the subway. Because of New York’s signaling system, train crashes are rare. Derailments are more common than crashes, but are still relatively rare. Other types of accidents and incidents are more common.

Slip, trip, and fall accidents on subway stairs or platform
Falls off the platform onto the tracks or in front of trains
Malfunctioning escalators and turnstiles
Assaults, including passengers being pushed onto the tracks.

Seeking Compensation

Whether you were injured in a derailment, in an assault, or in some other subway-related incident, contact an experienced Bronx subway accident lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Medical Bills: With the rising costs of healthcare, any serious injury will result in substantial medical bills. The defendant may be ordered to pay you compensation for all medical expenses related to treating your injuries, including your estimated future medical bills.
Lost wages: While you are recovering from your injuries, you may be unable to work. You can demand that the defendant compensate you for the pay you lost. If the result of your injuries is that you are not able to earn as much money as you would have others, you can demand compensation for your loss of earning potential.
Pain and Suffering: Pain and suffering damages compensates you for emotional suffering and diminished quality of life that resulted from being involved in a horrific accident and from suffering serious injuries.
Wrongful Death: If a loved one was killed in a subway accident or incident, their family can pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.

If you were injured in an accident or willful act in the subway, your claim will likely be against the NYC Transit Authority. When suing a governmental entity, there are special deadlines that you must adhere to. You must file a notice of claim within ninety days. Thus, it is important to quickly move forward with your case by contacting a knowledgeable subway accident attorney in the Bronx. Note that even if you have a claim against the NYC Transit Authority, depending on the facts of your case, you may also have claims against individuals such as the subway train operator or another individual not affiliated with the government.

Contact Stephen Bilkis & Associates

Personal injury cases are aways complicated. However, when the claim is against a government entity, there are special deadlines and other special rules that must be followed. Failure to understand the deadlines and the rules can damage your case and even result in your case being dismissed. To ensure that your legal rights are protected, it’s critical that you have experienced representation. Contact an experienced subway accident attorney serving the Bronx at Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We serve clients in the following locations: Bronx, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Nassau County, and Queens.