New York City Bus and Subway Accident Attorneys
Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP — Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
New York City has the largest public transportation system in the world. With the exception of several small private bus lines, the great majority of this public transportation system is run by one government authority or another. When a public transportation accident occurs, special rules apply.
Injured in a bus collision or train accident? We can help you recover fair compensation. Talk to an experienced lawyer about the public transportation accident you were involved in — contact Greenstein & Milbauer today.
Our firm represents people who have been injured in a public transportation accident in New York City and throughout the surrounding areas of Long Island and Westchester County. We understand the special laws and procedures that apply to these accidents, and we have the experience and skill you need to obtain fair compensation for the medical expenses, wages and other losses you've suffered as a result.
Public Transportation Accident Claims and the Law
The subway system and most of the buses are operated by the New York City Transit Authority. The remaining buses are operated by the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, a sister authority run by the state of New York. It is important to remember that because these bodies are creatures of government, strict legal conditions must be met before a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries resulting from an accident can proceed.
These conditions include the filing of a written Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident, and other time constraints dealing with the commencement of a lawsuit. For those reasons, prompt action is required whenever there is a possible claim against either of these agencies or the claim may be lost.
Generally, the laws of the state of New York provide that the Transit Authority or the Surface Transit Operating Authority will be legally responsible for any negligence in the operation or maintenance of the train and bus systems. Like a railroad, the Transit Authority is considered to be a common carrier that is required to exercise reasonable care in providing passengers with a safe ride.
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Call our Harlem law offices in New York City or contact us online. For your convenience, we offer evening, weekend, in-home and hospital appointments and handle cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no hidden or up front costs, and you pay no attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you.
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