Train collisions happen much more frequently than you might realize, though not as often as car collisions. You are entitled to financial compensation if you were hurt in a train accident and need to seek legal action. However, the Metropolitan Transit Authority is primarily responsible for running trains and subways (MTA).
While it is more challenging than with a private company, seeking reimbursement from a government organization is not prohibited. You must work with knowledgeable railroad lawyers to make a claim against a government agency.
Many different things can cause accidents involving trains. Some of the most frequent reasons for train accidents include these:
- Driver or Train Operator Error or Negligence.
The negligence of a railway operator, a car driver attempting to cross the tracks, or both results in numerous accidents.
- Unreliable or Dysfunctional Equipment.
In general, trains are a safe form of transportation. However, much like any other machine, trains can experience equipment failure. Accidents that result from brake failure can be very serious.
- Weather Circumstances
Visibility can be reduced by bad weather, which could have an impact on the train operator. Additionally, persons standing on the platform while waiting for a train run the risk of tripping over the tracks.
- Malfunction or Error in the Signal
Train stations are equipped with a number of cautionary lights, alarms, signals, and other safety indications. At the train station, accidents may occur if these indicators are not functional.
What Losses May I Recover from a Train Wreck?
You can sue the railroad for damages following a train accident. Your compensation must cover all of your costs, both financial and non-financial. After a railway accident, you may be able to claim the following damages:
Damage to Property
current and upcoming medical bills
Diminished earning capability because of your injuries, which may limit you from doing things you used to do before the accident, as well as lost wages from the time you were unable to work
How Long do I Have After a Railway Accident to File a Claim?
It is difficult to get reimbursement from a government organization. The amount of time needed to start the claim procedure differs between suing a private corporation and suing a government body. Anyone wishing to sue a government entity in the state of New York must submit a “Notice of Claim” within 90 days of the incident.
