Young Woman Critically Injured In Harlem, Manhattan Subway Train Accident At West 135th Street Station
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (November 10, 2024) – A young woman was critically injured in a Harlem, Manhattan subway train accident at the West 135th Street subway station.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place on Wednesday. A woman was hit by the subway train under uncertain conditions.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help her. She sustained major injuries to her arm and legs and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Manhattan Subway Train Accidents
Accidents involving subways and trains remain all too common. According to the National Safety Council, “Railroad deaths totaled 995 in 2023, a 10% increase from the 2022 revised total of 908 and the highest since 2007. Nonfatal injuries totaled 6,705, a 3% increase from the 2022 revised total of 6,513.” Public transit companies should take a number of measures in order to prevent collisions.
- Public transit companies should periodically inspect and maintain railroad tracks and subway stations.
- Subway conductors should be well trained.
- Subway trains should be equipped with obstacle detection and surveillance systems.
- Subway trains should be equipped with fail-safe braking systems.
Mass transit companies have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of caution in order to avoid causing accidents. In particular, subway conductors must constantly scan the tracks ahead of them. If a subway operator fails to slow down in time to avoid hitting a pedestrian on the tracks, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of subway accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Lacerations
- Head injuries
Subway accidents are often highly preventable. Sadly, though, subway companies will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if they injure someone. They will blame the victim or say that it was someone else’s fault. This is why it is so important for victims of subway accidents to seek legal advice as early as possible. A subway accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Harlem Subway Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that she is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Harlem subway accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. 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.
