Queens Subway Accident Lawyer
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Were you or a loved one injured in a subway accident in Queens, NY? You may be entitled to seek damages for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. A trusted Queens subway accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight to maximize your settlement or verdict.
We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims since we opened our doors. Our team is well-equipped to help you get the money you need and deserve.
You only have a limited amount of time to take legal action after a subway accident. Get started by calling our law offices in Queens, New York at (212) 564 2800 to schedule a free consultation, contact us today.
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Subway accident claims are notoriously complex. While you struggle with painful injuries, you may also have to face off against the MTA or another government agency. That can be overwhelming even on the best of days.
Hiring an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer can mean the difference between a full financial recovery–or walking away with nothing at all.
The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers is an award-winning law firm with over 25 years of experience fighting to recover fair compensation for our clients. Our founding attorney is a National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
You can count on us to handle every aspect of your case, including:
It’s never too early to speak with a Queens personal injury attorney–and you don’t have to rely on attorney advertising alone. Give us a call today to schedule a convenient time to discuss your legal rights.
On an average weekday, more than 5.4 million New Yorkers ride the subway. Accidents can and do happen on a regular basis.
Serious subway accidents remain common even though ridership is down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first half of 2021 alone, 23 people were killed in fatal subway accidents citywide. That doesn’t include those injured or killed because of violent criminal acts on the subway.
The value of any personal injury claim depends on the specific facts of the case, including:
You’re already struggling with painful injuries. You don’t have to let the responsible party off the hook for damages. Let our Queens subway accident attorneys fight to recover the full compensation you deserve. We’re ready to get started, so call for a free case evaluation today.
Never underestimate the cost of an injury. You could be entitled to more than just your medical bills and lost income.
New York courts can award economic damages and non-economic damages in personal injury cases.
Your economic damages are out-of-pocket expenses, including:
A non-economic damages award recognizes that serious injuries also come with non-financial costs, such as:
Punitive damages are available in rare cases to punish the at-fault party for intentional or malicious acts. For example, if you were assaulted on the subway, your attacker could be on the hook for punitive damages.
Any number of scenarios can cause a subway accident. Often, more than one party’s acts contribute to the accident. Under New York pure contributory negligence laws, victims aren’t barred from seeking damages if they share some blame.
That doesn’t mean shared fault is irrelevant. You could walk away with much less than you deserve if the insurance company can pin some of the blame on you. Under New York law, your compensation is reduced in proportion to your share of fault.
In other words, if you’re 30% liable, you can only recover 70% of your settlement or verdict.
Any injury can take a toll on your life. Whether you were hurt waiting for your train or as a passenger, you deserve to be compensated if someone else’s negligence caused your injury.
Our lawyers in Queens are committed to fighting to recover compensation for all of your injuries–no matter how big or small.
We regularly represent clients who have sustained:
Some subway accidents can be fatal. If you lost a loved one, call our wrongful death lawyers to explore your legal options today.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of subway accident cases in Queens, NY.
Some of the most common causes of subway accidents include:
You may have a valid personal injury claim if you were hurt while on the train or in the subway station. Call our law firm to discuss your case in detail today. Remember, your initial consultation is always completely free of charge–so don’t hesitate to get the legal advice you deserve.
Regardless of how you were hurt, our lawyers are here to help. Call today if you’ve been injured because of a:
We handle all types of subway accident cases in New York City. Don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more about an attorney client relationship today.
Most subway accidents are preventable. In other words, they only occur because someone was careless or reckless. Negligence is the legal term for a failure to exercise reasonable caution under the circumstances.
While it might not seem fair, the victim has the burden of proving why they were hurt and who was responsible.
To successfully recover damages in a personal injury case that’s based on negligence, you must establish:
Of course, you’ll also have to identify the defendant–or defendants if multiple parties share responsibility. In a subway accident case, those parties may include:
The sooner you reach out to our train accident attorneys, the sooner we can start our investigation.
Most personal injury victims in New York have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit under state law. If a private party was responsible for your subway accident, this three-year statute of limitations would apply.
Subway accident victims often have much less time to sue for damages. That’s because government agencies are often liable for accidents and injuries. You may only have a few months to take legal action and protect your rights.
For example, if the MTA was partly responsible, you must submit a personal injury claim form within 90 days of the accident. After you file a claim, the agency will investigate your accident. If they don’t settle, you’ll only have one year and 90 days from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit.
Were you hurt using the subway in Queens, NYC? Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers represent clients across all five boroughs. Call today to schedule a free case review with an experienced Queens subway accident lawyer.
This page is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to create an attorney client relationship.
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