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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates the most extensive public transit network in the United States, serving over 15 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. New York City also has several other public transit agencies with service in and around the city. These agencies may be held liable for injuries that riders and other innocent bystanders suffer in accidents with subway cars, trains, buses, and other vehicles operated by transit agencies.

If you were hurt in a mass transit accident in New York, turn to The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., for help. For over 40 years, our attorneys have advocated for the rights and needs of injured people in New York. We have the skills, experience, and resources to take on the most complex injury cases. Our success is clear from the half a billion dollars we’ve recovered for our clients in settlements and verdicts.

You deserve compensation for a transit injury someone else caused. Let us help you demand it. Contact The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., today for a free consultation with an MTA accident lawyer in NYC.

What Is Mass Transit in NYC?

Mass transit in New York City is provided by several public transportation agencies, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA runs multiple forms of public transit in NYC, including:

NYC Subway
NYC buses
Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
Metro-North Railroad
Several bridges, including the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Marine Parkway-Gill Hodges Memorial Bridge, Robert F. Kennedy Triborough Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
The Queens Midtown Tunnel and Brooklyn-Battery Hugh L. Carey Tunnel

Other public transit operators in New York City include:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the PATH rapid transit system
The AirTrain Newark and AirTrain JFK systems
NJ Transit, which operates commuter rail services from NYC into New Jersey.

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Common Metropolitan Transportation Authority Cases Our Firm Handles

A mass transit accident attorney with The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., can help you seek compensation after an MTA accident involving:

Public transit buses
Trains including subway trains, rapid transit trains, and commuter rail trains.
People-mover trams
Support trucks and service vehicles
Passenger vehicles operated by MTA employees

NYC Public Transportation Accident Statistics

According to the NYPD, hundreds of buses are involved in accidents across the five boroughs every month. The MTA also reports an increase in track intrusions over the past several years, with nearly 200 more incidents compared to the prior same-sized window. These incidents resulted in 200 collisions and 68 fatalities.

Mass Transit Negligence and Liability

Here are some of the most common causes of mass transit accidents in New York City:

Speeding
Bus drivers following other vehicles too closely
Disregarding traffic signals
Failing to yield the right-of-way
Drowsy or fatigued driving
Operator distraction
Drug or alcohol intoxication
Operator inexperience and lack of training
Inadequate vehicle, track, or facility maintenance

Depending on the circumstances of a public transit accident, you could potentially hold several of the following parties liable for your injuries:

The public transit agency
- MTA
- Port Authority
- NJ Transit
The at-fault driver or another negligent transit agency employee
Third-party mechanics
Vehicle manufacturers
Outside firms hired to build or maintain stations or train lines

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How Are MTA Accidents Investigated in NYC?

MTA accidents should be investigated by the transit agency in question and the National Transportation Safety Board. Depending on the type of accident, state and local transportation department investigators may also participate in the investigation, as well as NYPD or MTA police officers.

Your attorney can also conduct an independent investigation into the cause of the accident. An MTA accident investigation should review an array of evidence to determine the cause of the accident. The evidence might include:

Accident scene photos and videos
Witness statements
Vehicle event data recorder (black box) logs
Surveillance or traffic camera footage
In-vehicle camera footage
Post-accident vehicle inspections

Vehicle inspection and maintenance records
Operator hours-of-service logs
Operator driving and employment records
Operator drug and alcohol test results
Operator cell phone records
Accident investigation reports

How Our NYC Mass Transit Lawyers Can Help

After an accident, your focus should be on your medical treatment and rehabilitation. While you concentrate on that, the NYC mass transit accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., can pursue your rights by:

Thoroughly investigating the accident and collaborating with local, state, and federal investigators as necessary
Analyzing evidence to identify who should be held liable for your injuries
Working with private accident reconstruction and engineering experts to strengthen your legal claims
Timely filing your compensation claims
Handling communications and negotiations with transit agency officials, attorneys, and insurance adjusters on your behalf
Pursuing a settlement that pays you the maximum compensation you deserve
Taking your case to trial if an appropriate settlement cannot be reached

What Should I Do If I Was Injured in a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Accident?

Taking the following steps after an MTA accident can protect your health and lay the groundwork for a strong injury claim:

Seek medical attention as soon as possible to document your injuries and begin treatment.
Take photos and videos of the accident scene if you can.
Gather copies of your medical records and any bills or invoices related to the accident.
Collect your pay stubs to document your lost wages or income while you could not work.
Contact the mass transit accident lawyers with The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., to get help with your legal claims.

Remember, while time is of the essence with any injury case, the timelines are much tighter when governments are involved. For example, the MTA requires you to file your claim within 90 days of an accident. Failure to meet this deadline could jeopardize your claim for compensation.

Contact The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., for a Free Consultation Today

Contact The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an MTA accident lawyer in NYC. We look forward to hearing your story and determining if you could be owed money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other losses.