Elderly Man Seriously Injured In Attack at Manhattan Subway Station

65-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Being Shoved Off Train at Manhattan Station

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (June 24, 2024) – A 65-year-old man was seriously injured after being pushed off a train at the 28th St. Manhattan subway station.

New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:20 AM on June 2. An unidentified man pushed a passenger off of the train and onto the platform.

The force of the impact resulted in the man sustaining a head injury and multiple facial fractures. The assailant fled from the scene on foot.

A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Manhattan Subway Station Attacks

Property owners in New York have a legal obligation to protect guests from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them from assaults and other criminal activity. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice that guests have become vulnerable to assault or other crimes, they must take action to minimize the risk. There are several steps that subway station owners should take to prevent accidents.

• Subways should have a visible security presence.

• Subways should promptly remove trespassers and ticket evaders.

• Subways should use security cameras and maintain adequate lighting.

Attacks inside of subway stations across New York remain quite common. According to CBS News, “A woman was slashed Wednesday night on the subway in Lower Manhattan. Police say it was the second knife attack in the subway in two days. They come as the latest crime statistics released by the NYPD on Wednesday show a 7.4% drop in felony assaults in the transit system compared to this time last year and a 4.5% decrease in misdemeanor assaults.” Any person injured in a NYC subway attack is able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Investigating Manhattan Subway Station Attacks

We at GLK Law extend best wishes to the man injured in this senseless attack. Any person who may have more information about what happens should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened so that similar incidents can be prevented.

Do you need help after being injured in a busway station attack? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that assailants are held fully accountable for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.