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Subway Accident Lawsuits and Settlements<\/h1>\n\n
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Subways are full of hazards that can result in injuries or death. Filing a claim may help you get compensation for your recovery or loss. But suing for subway injuries often means suing the government, which is complicated.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Train accident cases happen all over the country, from the NYC subway system to rapid transit lines in other highly populated places. People can slip, trip, and fall on loose tiles around subway stations. Poor maintenance, uneven walkways, and missing lighting in dark areas can cause serious injuries. Even worse, trains can derail and crash, causing wrongful deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subways, light rail lines, and commuter trains are typically owned and managed by city and state authorities. That means these lawsuits and settlements involve distinct requirements. Since the defendant would be the government, filing procedures differ from those of a typical injury lawsuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article provides a brief look at the issues that often arise in subway accident lawsuits. Subway injury claims are complex enough to warrant getting a lawyer’s advice. Consult with a personal injury attorney<\/a> to get detailed help for your case.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who Owns Trains and Stations?<\/h2>\n

Government authorities own nearly all rapid mass transit systems. In some situations, privately owned trains may share a station with public transit. For example, in New York, Amtrak trains pull into Grand Central Station alongside Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) trains. The New York City Transit Authority’s subway lines then run all over the city, linking Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.<\/p>\n

Figuring out who owns the train or station where your accident occurred is an important first step. The identity of the party responsible for your subway accident will determine many important factors, including:<\/p>\n