Bronx Train Accident Lawyer

Because of technological advances, trains are now safer than ever. However, train-related accidents and incidents leading to injured passengers are not uncommon. As a result accidents that are caused by negligence, passengers sometimes suffer serious injuries resulting in significant medical bills, the inability to work, and that may impact relationships with family and friends. The law recognizes that it is unfair for the victim of someone else’s negligence to bear the burden of the losses associated with their actions. Victims have the right to file claims against the negligent party and demand compensation for their losses. If you are in need of representation because you were seriously injured in a train accident as a result of the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Bronx train accident lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates who will review the facts of your case and work aggressively to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

Common Causes of Train-Related Injuries

There are many ways that victims are injured while riding the subway or commuter trains, while waiting for the trains, and other train-related incidents. Some of the common causes of train-related injuries include:

Train derailment
Train collisions
Train-car collisions
Being struck by a train
Falling on stairs leading to platform
Malfunctioning turnstiles
Electrocution by train tracks
Being assaulted, robbed or raped in a subway station (inadequate security)

As a result of train-related accidents, victims often suffer serious, life-threatening injuries such as injuries to the head or brain, back or spinal cord injuries, and broken bones.

Pursuing Compensation

If you suffered a serious injury in a train accident that was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, contact an experienced Bronx train accident lawyer as you may be eligible to receive compensation. The types of compensation that you may be awarded include:

Medical Bills: One of the biggest consequences of being seriously injured is that the victim faces significant medical bills. We are all well aware that the costs of medical treatment has skyrocketed in the past several years. It is not fair that the victim has to pay these bills. The law agrees and allows victims to file claims against the negligent party to recover the costs of the medical treatment.
Loss of Income: Another major consequence of a serious injuries is the inability to work. For example, a serious brain injury may mean that the victim is unable to work for weeks or months. In some instances the injury is serious that the victim is never able to return to work. The negligent party can be required to compensate you for your lost wages. Because calculating what loss of future earning capacity would be can be complicated, discuss the matter with an experienced train accident attorney in the Bronx.
Pain and Suffering: The impact of being in a serious accident and suffering significant injuries does not always end when the treatment for those physical injuries end. Victims often suffer due to the scars and other permanent disfigurement. They also suffer due to facing permanent disability. Some suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. To compensate for these losses, you can demand pain and suffering compensation.

Contact Stephen Bilkis & Associates

While there may be a number of individuals who share in responsibility for the accident, defendants in train accidents are often government entities such the New York City Transit Authority and the City of New York. Suing the government is the not the same as suing an individual. There are special rules and timelines that must be followed. To make sure that your case is properly handled it is critical that you have experienced representation. Contact an experienced train 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.