New York City Investigating Fatal Subway Train Accident By Union Square
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (July 26, 2024) – A man has tragically died in a Union Square subway train accident involving a Q line train.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place during rush hour on Monday. A Q line train was headed south about 8:30 a.m. when it hit a pedestrian.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian later died due to their injuries.
A full investigation into the Union Square accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Manhattan Subway Train Accidents
Train accidents remain far too common in the United States. According to Statista, “In 2023, the United States registered 995 rail fatalities and around 6,700 non-fatal injuries on the railroads. Injury and fatality numbers had fallen during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, but 2022 saw a resurgence of accidents above pre-pandemic levels.” Subway train operators should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Train operators should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Train operators should use their horns to alert pedestrians to their presence.
- Train operators should maintain a safe speed at all times.
Private companies and municipal entities that operate trains have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if a pedestrian is standing still on a set of tracks. Train operators must use their brakes and take action in order to avoid collisions. If a train operator fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any train accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
People are often quick to blame pedestrians in the event of a train accident. But the fact of the matter is that many train accidents involving pedestrians involve some amount of train operator negligence. This could include instances where drivers fail to use their horn or slow down. The family of any person who died in a train accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Manhattan Subway Train Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Union Square train accident. Any person who may have more information about what took place should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Union Square train accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of train accident attorneys is here to help you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
