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Subway Train Door Injuries: MTA Liability for Platform Accidents

New York City’s subway system serves millions of riders every day, but the fast pace and mechanical nature of train operations create real risks for passengers. One of the most frequent and dangerous incidents involves subway train door and platform accidents. These events can result in severe injuries, from broken bones and head trauma to life-threatening crush injuries. Under New York law, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has a legal duty to maintain safe conditions […]

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Subway Platform Injury Claims in New York

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When something goes wrong on a New York subway platform – like a sudden slip, an uneven platform edge, or even a malfunctioning turnstile gate – what happens next can affect your health, income, and peace of mind. You might assume that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) automatically picks up the tab. But it’s rarely that simple. That’s why you need a Bronx, NY personal injury lawyer from Macaluso & Fafinski, P.C. Your Claim Isn’t […]

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How Does Liability Work in New York City Subway Accidents?

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The New York City subway system is one of the busiest and most complex public transportation networks in the world, serving millions of passengers daily. But while it is generally a safe mode of transportation, accidents do happen. When they do, they are often quite severe. Moreover, determining liability can be a complicated process involving multiple factors, including the nature of the accident, the responsible parties, and the applicable laws. This blog post will explore how liability works in New […]

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Common Injuries That Occur in NYC Subway Accidents

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New York City’s subway system is one of the largest and busiest in the world, carrying millions of passengers daily. With so many people relying on the subway, accidents are bound to happen. You only have to take a look at the news to see that these types of incidents are all around us. In the last few months alone, there were two separate incidents of two people being by train cars and another accident […]

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NY Train Accidents: How is Negligence Established?

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New York has a lot of trains. From the subways in New York City to the commuter rails in other parts of the state, all those trains add up to a lot of tracks – and a lot of opportunities for accidents and injuries to occur. If you are injured in a New York train accident, what can you do? How do you establish who is responsible for the accident so you can get the […]

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Injured on an NYC One-Person Train Operation? How It Changes Your Case

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The city’s efforts are an attempt to maintain services in order to help health care workers and those that operate essential businesses get where they need to be as safe as possible. One tactic in their strategy is paring down to one-person train operations. What essential workers need to remember as they risk their lives traveling to and from work: Train accident liability laws are still in full effect. These laws are meant to protect […]

On April 24, 2020 by

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NY Subway Accidents and the MTA’s Duty of Care

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In a subway system that sees more than five million riders a day, accidents are bound to happen. Earlier this year, one such accident claimed the life of a local pizza maker. The New York Times coverage of this chilling story of a man pulled into the subway tunnel by a train only reignited concerns about the safety of the subway system and questions about the MTA’s duty of care. An Unexplained Accident in Grand […]

On September 27, 2019 by

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Top Reasons That New York Subway Accidents Happen

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We’ve all felt a little shaky on the subway. There can be something unnerving about traveling underground. Moreover, as all New Yorkers know, subway accidents aren’t just in the movies. They do happen, and certain risk factors increase your chances of being caught in an unfortunate situation. Because of this, it’s important to know the risk of hopping on the subway and what causes New York subway accidents. Over 5.7 million people ride our […]

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Subway Train Door Injuries: MTA Liability for Platform Accidents

Subway Platform Injury Claims in New York

How Does Liability Work in New York City Subway Accidents?

Common Injuries That Occur in NYC Subway Accidents

NY Train Accidents: How is Negligence Established?

Injured on an NYC One-Person Train Operation? How It Changes Your Case

NY Subway Accidents and the MTA’s Duty of Care

Top Reasons That New York Subway Accidents Happen

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