The subway is a convenient and inexpensive way to navigate the city. Despite the convenience offered by subway travel, however, this popular form of transportation does have its downsides. Specifically, the subway system results in countless serious injuries each year, leaving victims in pain, without income, and in debt. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured in a subway accident in New York, the experienced attorneys of Dell & Dean, PLLC, are here to help.
Common Types and Causes of Subway Accidents
There are several common types of subway accidents in New York, including:
- Derailment
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falling onto the tracks
- Caught between doors
- Crashes
- Electrocution
- Assaults
There are a variety of causes of these accidents, including:
- Negligent maintenance
- Damaged staircases
- Slippery floors
- Poor lighting
- Overcrowding
- Defective turnstiles
- Vehicle operating system defects
- Damaged escalators or elevators
- Lack of signage
- Signal errors
- Sudden stops
- Malfunctioning subway doors
- Inadequate safety railings or barriers
Common Subway Accident Injuries
Subway accidents in New York often result in severe injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Burn injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Amputations
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Organ damage
- Chest injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
Financial Consequences of Subway Accidents
Subway accident victims often face a number of financial consequences. Common financial consequences of subway accidents include:
- Medical bills
- Emergency room bills
- Ambulance costs
- Prescription costs
- Assistive device costs
- Lost wages
- Therapy bills
Fortunately, if you’ve suffered an injury in a New York subway accident, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, we will work diligently to pursue financial compensation on your behalf.
Time Limits for Filing a Subway Accident Claim
Following a subway accident in New York, you must file your claim within a certain timeframe. Specifically, you have three years from the date of your subway accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Therefore, if you’ve suffered an injury in a subway accident, you should contact the experienced attorneys of Dell & Dean, PLLC, as soon as possible.
How an Attorney Can Help
Suffering a subway accident injury can affect you both physically and emotionally. The physical and emotional effects of a serious injury can make it difficult to focus on anything other than rest and recovery. In other words, for most injury victims, attempting to handle a legal claim without the assistance of an attorney is out of the question. Fortunately, the experienced subway accident attorneys of Dell & Dean, PLLC, will assist you every step of the way as you pursue financial compensation for your injuries. When you come to us for help, we will:
- Investigate to determine what caused your subway accident
- Work with experts and use our vast knowledge of subway accident cases to accurately value your case
- Identify all liable parties
- Aggressively seek financial compensation on your behalf
- Negotiate with insurance companies and defense attorneys
- Take your case to trial, if necessary
Contact a New York Subway Accident Attorney
If you’ve been injured in a subway accident in New York, Dell & Dean, PLLC, is here for you. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, our New York subway accident lawyers will provide you with legal guidance during your time of need, doing everything in our power to obtain financial compensation on your behalf. Please contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with a talented New York subway accident attorney.
