Subway Injury Lawyer Serving New York

Accidents Occurring in Subways

Some of the most common accidents on subways occur on the stair cases and platforms, where slips and falls can arise.  Merely falling and injuring yourself in a subway does not constitute your being able to file a claim for an injury.  You must be able to identify exactly where the accident took place and provide the nature of the defect or negligence that caused the accident.  Such things as broken or missing handrails, cracked or damaged stairs or debris on the platform are all possible reasons why a subway accident might have occurred.  Other types of subway injuries can be caused due to assaults, subway crashes and the like.

When you have sustained an injury in a subway it is best to notify the Transit Police immediately in order to fully document the facts of the accident.  If there were any witnesses, their names should be obtained or provided to the police for their report.  If medical attention is required, you should ask for an ambulance or see your medical doctor as soon as possible after the accident.  Time is of the essence in a subway accident, so it is important to obtain the services of a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the incident.  You only have 90 days following the accident to report it to the Transit Authority; otherwise you cannot file a claim after that.  With our experienced legal staff, Segal & Lax has the resources to conduct whatever investigation is needed to properly document your claim.

Effective and Aggressive Personal Injury Attorney

As experienced subway accident and injury lawyers, we know how frustrating it can be to find yourself the victim of a subway injury.  Suffering an injury can leave you with lengthy medical treatment, inability to work, not to mention the pain and suffering.   Our firm has over 20 years experience in the personal injury field and have successfully obtained millions of dollars in settlements for clients that sustained personal injuries due to no fault of their own.  Allow our talented lawyers to assist you in handling your subway injury claim.

For assistance with a subway injury, contact Segal & Lax , personal injury lawyers.