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Train Accidents – New York City Law Firm Focused on Results

New York train accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter puts injury victims’ needs first

Train accidents in New York can be extremely complicated. Even finding out who’s responsible for your train accident or an accident in a train station can be a challenge. That’s why it’s critical you have an experienced New York train accident attorney on your side, fighting for your rights.

In New York, train accident victims regularly rely on Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC to obtain the compensation they rightfully deserve. Located in Manhattan and serving injury victims throughout New York, Jonathan C. Reiter and his talented team of attorneys have a proven track record of success with train accidents and other mass transit accidents.

We’re proud of the work we have done to help New Yorkers. We routinely obtain multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for injury victims and their families. We consistently deliver results. Discover what we can do for you. Contact us. Call (212) 736-0979 and schedule a free consultation today.

What are the common causes of train accidents?

Train accidents on trains and in train stations happen for many reasons. Some of the common causes of train accidents we handle at our law firm include:

  • Train derailments
  • Operator error
  • Operator negligence
  • Electrocutions
  • Closing Doors
  • Sudden Stops
  • Negligent security
  • Broken stairs or platforms
  • Broken escalators
  • Defective equipment
  • Poor maintenance
  • Poor lighting
  • Obstructed walkways
  • Failure to post warning signs

Who investigates train accidents in New York?

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates train accidents. NTSB train accident investigators are on call 24 hours a day nationwide. Their on-scene investigations normally take 7 to 10 days.  Local and state investigators and police officers also often take part in these investigations.

No matter who’s investigating your accident, it’s important to have someone on your side familiar with train accidents – an aggressive attorney looking out for your best interests. That’s why people throughout New York regularly hire us. We have years of experience and are well-versed in New York’s transportation laws. We consistently deliver results.

Why should I hire New York train accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter?

Experience matters. That’s why it’s critical you have a knowledgeable train accident law firm working with you after your accident. Injury victims and families of people who died in a train accident often need to fight for compensation.

When you have a hard-working, detail-oriented attorney on your side, you can make sure that train companies and their insurance providers fairly compensate you. We’re able to take this aggressive approach because we have the facts and the law on our side.

We consistently gather information about train accidents because we know what evidence to look for to support a claim and we know what questions to ask. We’re also familiar with the wide range of rules and regulations governing train accidents in the United States.

In one particular case, attorney Reiter’s client was chased onto LIRR tracks by assailants trying to rape her.  The train operator saw her on the tracks from a mile away but failed to apply his brakes until he was too close to avoid hitting her, causing severe injuries, including amputation of her right arm. A settlement of approximately $600,000 was obtained for our client.

We handle train accidents for all national and regional trains that operate in the New York City area, including:

  • Amtrak
  • Metro-North Railroad
  • Long Island Railroad
  • New Jersey Transit

Take an aggressive approach with your case. Contact us. We fight for justice.

When you have an experienced New York train accident lawyer on your side, you can take an aggressive approach with your case. We know how to negotiate with insurance companies and hold at fault individuals and entities responsible for their actions.

All lawyers talk about what they can do for clients. We back up what we say. We deliver results. Our proven track record of success speaks for itself. In case after case, we consistently help injury victims and their families obtain the money they rightfully deserve. Visit our verdicts and settlements page to see how we’ve helped others.

Discover what New York City train accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter and his team of talented attorneys can do for you. Contact us. Call (212) 736-0979 and schedule a free consultation at our office conveniently located in The Empire State Building.

Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC – case results matter here.