Brooklyn Subway Accident Lawyer

Despite their convenience, subways can be hazardous, and serious accidents and injuries may occur inside the cars, on platforms, or anywhere in a station.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a subway-related accident, call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC for a case consultation. It is free and confidential.

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Why Choose the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC?

We have more than 20 years of experience representing clients in personal injury cases.
Personal injury is all we do, meaning we have the specialized knowledge of the field that other general firms do not.
We are not intimidated by large companies, and we will not hesitate to take a case to trial if it means getting the compensation you deserve.
Our firm works on contingency – there are no upfront costs, and you do not pay any fees unless we win your case.

Why You Need a Lawyer

Determining responsibility in such cases can be complicated, as there may be a number of entities involved, depending on where and how the accident occurred. This may include:

The local and/or state transportation authority in charge of ensuring that safety measures are in place and protocols are being followed
Any operators or crewmembers
Any other passengers (including yourself)

At The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, we can handle all these complex legal proceedings while you focus on healing and recovery. This includes conducting investigations, determining who was liable and filing the claim to pursue compensation on your behalf.

Types and Causes of Subway Accidents

The most common types and causes of subway-related injurious incidents include:

Slip- or trip-and-fall accidents in the stations and on the platforms.
Doors closing on passengers before the “Stand clear” announcement is made and not automatically re-opening.
Electrical injuries as a result of faulty equipment.
Derailments or collisions with other trains.
Criminal activity and violence, such as attacks on the platform, attempted robbery or being pushed off a platform or down the stairs.

Types of Injuries from Subway Accidents

Injuries from subway accidents can include:

Relatively minor bruises, lacerations, and sprains
Broken bones and fractures
Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries that can cause various degrees of paralysis, loss of speech and the ability to process language, blindness, complete loss of function, or permanent coma
Dismemberment or the loss of the use of a limb or other body part
Electrical shock
Injuries to internal organs
Death

Contact Us Today

There is a statute of limitations for filing subway-related personal injury cases, and a great deal of preparatory work must be done to evaluate such a case.

Don’t lose the opportunity to collect the damages you deserve. Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC today for your free and confidential consultation.