Mass Transit Accidents

Mass transit accidents can be especially devastating, resulting in serious injury or even death. These public transportation accidents may include the following:

Train Accidents
Subway Accidents
Bus Accidents
Boat Accidents
Taxi Cab Accidents
Slip and Fall within a mass transit facility
Trip and Fall within a mass transit facility

New York City, especially, offers a vast array of mass transit or public transportation options. The ability to travel in-and-out of and around the City is vitally important to its residents, guests, and tourists.

Generally, public transportation provides a safe and efficient means of travel. It is an unfortunate fact of life, however, that accidents can and do occur.

When an accident is caused due to the negligence or carelessness of the mass transit operator or one of its agents, the operator may be found liable for the injuries and damages caused.

Time Limitations

In order to assert an injury claims against public mass transit authority, New York law requires that a Notice of Claim be served against the particular entity involved. Depending upon the public transit authority concerned, the time to file a Notice of Claim may vary. Generally, a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident.

In addition, the time within which to start a lawsuit against a public entity can also vary. In some cases, the statute of limitations can be as short as one year from the date of the accident.

Some of the public entities that require a Notice of Claim include:

The City of New York
New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Metro-North Railroad
Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA)

If you or a loved one has been injured or hurt in an accident involving a bus, train, subway, the New York City Transit Authority, or other public transit authority, it is important to speak to an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to protect your interests and assert your claim.

New York City Mass Transit Accident Lawyer

Since 1987, Mr. DiMartini has represented people injured in accidents throughout the New York City metropolitan area. He has a long record of success winning favorable settlements and awards for his injured clients.

We will carefully investigate all of the factors leading to your accident. If we agree to represent you, it is because we believe that your injury was caused by the carelessness of a mass transit authority. We will aggressively and professionally assert your claim to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.

Personal injury law is all we do. We know how to get results!

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured in a mass transit accident, we are here to fight for your rights. Call Mr. DiMartini directly at 1-855-428-7322. You can also contact us online. The consultation is free. There is never a fee unless we win your case!