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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 claim 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 a lawsuit can be started 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 get results!
New York City mass transit accident lawyers.
