When you ride the subway to get to work, school, or a social engagement, you expect the station and train to be safely maintained so you can arrive at your destination safely. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is charged with keeping New Yorkers safe on the subway and ensuring trains run smoothly. If you were injured while riding or waiting for a subway in New York, you may be able to hold the MTA liable for your injuries and other losses.
Suing a government agency can be challenging and complex. After being injured on the subway, contacting a skilled attorney as soon as possible is essential. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP our knowledgeable attorneys have over a century of combined experience helping subway accident victims like you recover the maximum compensation available for their injuries and other losses. We understand that no two subway accidents and injuries are exactly alike and tailor our approach to every case to ensure your unique needs are heard and addressed.
Establishing the MTA’s Negligence After Suffering a Subway Injury in New York
To successfully hold the MTA accountable for any injuries sustained on the New York subway system, you must prove negligence contributed to your accident. The MTA owes subway passengers a duty of care to maintain safe premises and take other reasonable precautions to prevent harm to anyone using their services. When this duty of care is breached, and an accident occurs, you may have grounds to file a subway injury claim against the MTA. A few common examples of negligence in subway injury claims include the following:
- Failure to repair and address defective train and track components
- Failure to maintain subway platforms and train crossings
- Slippery or wet floors on trains and platforms
- Failure to install sufficient safety barriers and guard rails
- Train operator negligence, such as speeding
- Insufficient security on trains, platforms, and stations
- Failure to install and repair handrails
- Improper training of subway workers and train operators
- Failure to complete necessary subway repairs
Depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident, you may only have 90 days from the date of your injury to pursue justice for your losses. Fortunately, a seasoned attorney from the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP can act quickly to investigate your case and meet all filing deadlines as we fight for justice on your behalf.
Damages You May Be Eligible to Collect Through a Subway Injury Claim
Subway injuries are often severe, and victims may suffer life-altering consequences. If you have been injured while using New York’s subway system, you deserve the maximum compensation available for your injuries and other losses. A few types of damages our skilled attorneys may be able to help you recover include the following:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning potential
- Significant disfigurement or disability
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP our attorneys are committed to helping you stand up to the MTA to recover damages for the full extent of the damages you have suffered.
Speak to a Highly-Qualified Subway Injury Attorney at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
If you were injured in a subway accident, you deserve to hold the MTA fully accountable for the harm they have caused. The trusted subway injury attorneys at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP have extensive experience handling complex subway accident claims and are ready to apply our knowledge and skills to your unique case. Schedule a free consultation today by calling 516-358-6900 or completing our contact form. To learn more about our team and other legal topics, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
