New York is undoubtedly one of the most progressive and busiest cities in the world. Many use New York’s mass transit for daily commutes to work, various outings, and more. But, when an individual suffers an accident due to a broken door a cracked seat, or other mass transit malfunction; it’s time to seek the assistance of a competent, caring, and experienced mass transit accident attorney.
Understanding Mass Transit in New York
According to the New York Public Transit Association, Inc., “[Fifty-Six] 56% of the population of New York City uses the public transportation system. Every $1 billion invested in public transportation capital and operations creates and supports an average of 36,000 jobs.” The New York Public Transit Association, Inc. also adds: “Public transportation saves 37 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually – equivalent to the emissions resulting from the electricity generated for the use of 4.9 million households or every household in Washington, DC; New York City; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined.”
Given such poignant statistics, mass transit injuries happen daily. Some of the most common mass transit accidents include but are not limited to: pedestrian collisions, collisions with train cars, slip and falls, bruises, concussions from falls, train and/or track failure, poorly maintained public platforms, electrical failure, and more.
