Powerful Legal Help After a Train or Subway Accident
Public transit is a way of life in and around New York City. We take the subway, we take the bus, we ride Amtrak trains, the Long Island Railroad and the Metro North Line. We commute to and from work, we travel to and from social events, and we use public transit to carry out errands — every day.
Given our reliance on public transit, the frequency of train and subway accidents should not be surprising. However, it doesn't matter how common train and subway accidents are — when it happens to you or a family member, a train accident can turn a normal day into a nightmare.
Sadly, trying to obtain financial compensation for injuries after a train or subway accident in New York City can be yet another nightmare. The NYC Transit Authority can be a difficult opponent, and without smart and knowledgeable legal help, you may find yourself caught in an endless struggle — simply to get fair compensation for your injuries.
Successful Personal Injury Trial Lawyers in New York City
Andrew L. Weitz & Associates, P.C., is a small but powerful personal injury law firm in Manhattan. For more than 35 years, our attorneys have fought successful battles against the local transit authorities in a wide range of injury cases based on public transit accidents:
- "Mind the gap" lawsuits involving injury in the subway or on local trains
- Bus accident lawsuits
- Injuries that occur when a train, bus or subway car makes a sudden stop
The process of obtaining fair compensation from the New York City Transit Authority or other public transit authorities can be notoriously difficult. If you or a family member has been injured on the subway or a local train, you deserve legal help from attorneys with decades of experience litigating injury lawsuits involving train and subway accidents.
90 Days: After an injury accident on New York City public transit, the law requires the victim to file a formal notice of claim against the city within 90 days of the incident. The only exception is in cases of extreme disability or death.
At Andrew L. Weitz & Associates, P.C., our attorneys know from decades of experience how the transit authorities operate. We have significant and successful experience making legal claims against the City and Counties of New York.
Most importantly, we understand how to prepare a successful case against the transit authority and we have the necessary resources to out-fight a government agency willing to oppose your case for years.
Get More Information ∙ Get Legal Help After a Train or Subway Accident
To schedule an appointment to discuss your legal rights after an injury accident on a New York subway or train, call 212-553-9300 or 212-553-9300, or send us an e-mail.
By using the Information Centers on our Web site, you will find additional general information about personal injury lawsuits and train accidents.
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