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NYC is home to the largest public transportation system in America. Every day, over 4,600,000 people use mass transit in our city. That’s 1.7 billion trips per year. And while many of us think nothing of boarding a subway car or train, accidents happen all the time. According to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis, the first five months of 2014 saw 4,884 train-related accidents.
America’s governmental agencies have long recognized railway work as one of our country’s most dangerous industries. In fact, employees of railroad companies are compensated for their injuries under an entirely separate system, rather than Workers’ Compensation. But more surprising than that? In general, it isn’t railroad workers being injured, or dying, in accidents. It’s passengers.
If you were hurt on one of New York’s many subway lines, or taking the commuter train, you know how devastating train accidents can be. Trains are huge, and fast, and structurally complex. But for too long, this nation has done little to make them safer. Last year, Manhattan’s Borough President Scott Stringer made a startling announcement: train-related accidents were on the rise, and climbing fast. You can read his comments in full here. In 2013, New York City saw more than 100 deaths in subway accidents. Even more surprising than Stringer’s announcement? None of it was true.
In fact, New York City’s subway accidents have remained steady over the last five years. As one reporter noted:
The problem is obvious, and astounding. But does it have to be like this? Just because subways and commuter trains are huge, moving objects does not mean that their use must threaten passengers’ lives.
Most trains operating in New York are owned by the government. And like all governmental agencies, these companies enjoy numerous legal protections that individuals do not. The large number of train companies operating in NYC only adds to the problem. Your accident may have occurred on a train or in a station owned by one of the following:
But when engineers, maintenance workers, and their managers act negligently, with disregard for the safety of others, they can and should be held accountable. If you were hurt, a personal injury lawyer may be able to help.
Despite the numerous federal and state regulations instituted to keep us safe, train accidents can, and do, happen for many reasons. Did your accident involve:
These accidents can be prevented, and many are the direct result of negligence.
The train accident lawyers at Banville Law fully understand how hard it may be for you and your family. You may face significant medical expenses, time away from work, and a range of difficult emotions. We offer compassionate, thorough legal counsel for anyone injured in a New York subway or train accident, state-wide. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, ensure that you know about your rights, and hold any and all guilty parties responsible. You deserve compensation for your injuries, and we want to help.
Banville Law is based in Manhattan, but we assist clients to bring claims against train and commuter companies all over the state of New York.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us today. You can schedule a free consultation.
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