Name: Train Accidents
Brand: The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff
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Ensuring Justice for Train Accident Victims in New York

New York City train services are used daily by hundreds of thousands of commuters traveling into Manhattan and the surrounding Boroughs. Considering the city’s density and heavy train use, it is no surprise that there are a significant number of injuries each year from train accidents.

It is the responsibility of the transportation services and the companies or governments that own them to safely transport commuters traveling into New York City. If you are injured on a train, you need the help of an experienced train accident attorney.

The NYC personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff have an extensive history in representing victims of train accidents in some of the highest-profile cases in New York and the nation. Because of their skillful and aggressive litigation of these cases, our train accident lawyers in New York City have been nationally recognized as an authority on these lawsuits.

What Are The Common Causes of Train Accidents?

Accidents are often caused by the negligence of train operators and train owners. Train accident injuries are commonly caused by:

A train striking cars or pedestrians at crossings
People struck while boarding
Track problems
Train derailment
Train-on-train collisions
Electrocution on the tracks
People struck after falling from the platform onto the tracks
A slip and fall in the station

Frequently, these accidents result in serious and/or fatal injuries. There are also train accident victims who do not immediately appear hurt after an accident but whose pain may worsen days after the accident. Those people injured should seek medical attention and legal representation as soon as possible.

Common Cause of Train Accident: Train Derailment

What Steps Should I Take After A Train Accident?

Following a train accident, focus on ensuring your safety and getting medical care if necessary. Notify the relevant authorities about the incident and, if you're able, document the scene. Gather witness contact details and capture photographs of the surroundings. Once these steps are complete, consult with a train accident attorney to explore your legal rights and possible courses of action.

Who is Eligible to File a Train Accident Lawsuit?

Individuals who have been injured or experienced losses in a train accident—such as passengers, pedestrians, drivers, or property owners—may be eligible to pursue a train accident lawsuit.

Who Is Responsible For Injuries That Occur In a Train Accident Case?

Typically, both federal and state agencies will investigate a train accident to determine the cause. In New York, this means that the MTA and the New York Police Department, as well as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are likely to investigate a New York City train accident.

In order for railroad company to be held liable for damage caused by the accident, it must be found that the railroad company was responsible for the accident and was acting in a negligent manner.

The railroad’s responsibility to injured parties differs depending on whether they were an employee of the railroad, a passenger on the train, or a third party such as a pedestrian or motorist injured at a railroad crossing.

If the railroad is found to be responsible for a train accident, injured victims can recover damages for past and future medical bills, past and future wage loss, pain and suffering, emotion distress, and disability. In the event of death, loved ones will have a claim for loss of income, emotional distress, and the loss of their loved one.

Our Expertise In Train Accident Cases

The train accident attorneys from the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff have spent years representing victims of train accidents in some of the highest-publicized cases in New York and the nation. We have aggressively litigated some of New York’s highest profile train accident and disaster cases, including the Valhalla Train Crash (Westchester train crossing collision), the Fairfield Train Crash (Bridgeport crash), and the Metro North Spuyten Duyvil derailment.

Our experience has made us a nationally recognized authority on train accident lawsuits. Our founder, Michael S. Lamonsoff, has been consulted by the press regarding the biggest train accidents and disasters in recent history. Because of our successes in New York, our firm has been retained by the victims of train disasters in other states such as the Bridgeport, Connecticut train derailment and the Halifax, North Carolina train-crossing collision.

Firefighters attempting to put out a fire on a train

Our Recent Train Accident Verdict

Intensive investigation and litigation resulted in a $12,157,000 award to our clients who were victims of a train derailment. The case was a high-profile case which appeared all over the media. Michael S. Lamonsoff, Esq. obtained some of the highest awards for the incident. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, specifics of the case must remain confidential.

Client Testimonial: Train Accident Case

“I was in a train accident in May. I was heading home on the Metro North train. When we were one stop away from my home, the train derailed. This caused dislocated discs in my back and neck. I had a lot of pain and suffering.

“I want to thank Mr. Lamonsoff for representing me in my case. Not just for representing me but for all the care he showed me. For 4 years Michael made sure that I was ok. For 4 years Michael tried his hardest on my case. In the end it was all worth it.

“My friend recommended me to Michael and I will recommend all my friends to him too. He didn't treat me like a client, he treated me as if I were his friend. He did a great job on my case.”

Cloverlin

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Large Amounts of Rail & Commuters Challenge the Safety of New Yorkers

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PATH) are massive rail systems based in New York City. The MTA alone is North America’s largest transportation network, providing 2.73 billion trips each year to New Yorkers.

These companies operate two of the largest commuter railroads in the country, the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and the Metro-North Railroad, which have a combined annual ridership of around 170.5 million. The PATH train serves Newark, Harrison, Hoboken, and Jersey City, as well as Lower and Midtown Manhattan, and has an annual ridership of around 33.8 million.

New York City is also a main hub of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, more commonly known as Amtrak, which operates a nationwide rail network that serves over 500 destinations in 46 states. Amtrak provides train service to over 30.8 million people annually, with its New York City line carrying around 10.2 million of those passengers.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the primary agency that regulates safety throughout the railroad industry, there are around 3,000 train accidents each year in the United States, resulting in roughly 1,000 deaths. Given the extreme amount of rail activity in the New York City metro area, it is all the more likely that train accident injuries will happen in New York.

Injured In a Subway Accident in New York?

Subway accidents in New York City, ranging from slips and falls on platforms to serious train collisions, demand specialized legal attention. The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff team of Subway Accident Lawyers in New York City have extensive experience in handling these complex cases, offering expert guidance and aggressive representation. If you or a loved one has been involved in a subway accident, understanding your rights and legal options is crucial.

Over $500 million in verdicts & settlements for our clients

His clients call Michael Lamonsoff “The Bull” because he never stops fighting for them. Thanks to “The Bull” and his team of top-rated litigators, the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC., is consistently rated as one of the top personal injury law firms in New York City.

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$12,157,000 Settlement in a Train Derailment Case

Contact the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff for help with your train accident claim

We will aggressively fight for you in order to win the highest award possible in your case. Our train accident attorneys will investigate the cause of your accident by reviewing all accident reports from eyewitness accounts, expert analysis by engineers in the field, and official investigations such as those released by the National Transportation Safety Board. We will also conduct a thorough review of the train’s maintenance history, the driver’s record, and the driver’s physical and mental condition at the time of the accident.

We retain world-class experts and investigators. Once our investigation determines responsibility, we seek compensation from any potentially liable party.

The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff also boasts some of New York’s toughest and most experienced attorneys. We are ready, willing, and able to try your train accident case against the companies and government agencies responsible for your injury.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a train accident, you may have suffered serious, life-altering injuries. Along with your pain and suffering, you’ve likely incurred medical bills, lost wages, and possibly funeral expenses in the event of a wrongful death. The train accident lawyers at our law firm understand the financial and emotional toll a train accident takes on victims and their families. We’re ready to help.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

Train Accident Lawyer in New York City