Train Accidents

Injured in a Train Accident or Derailment? Call Our Firm Today.

Taking the train to get to work, to school, or anywhere else is a core part of most city-dweller’s lives. No matter which service you use, whether it’s Metro North, Amtrak, a PATH train, the Long Island Railroad, the MTA, or even a freight train, you should be able to rely on the service to get you where you need to go safely. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.

Here at The Perecman Firm, our New York City train accident attorneys have been representing injury victims for over 40 years. We have been able to recover over half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for victims of accidents and negligence, and continue to provide the highest level of representation in every case.

Don’t wait to get the representation you need. Contact us today at (212) 577-9325 to receive your free consultation.

Knowing what caused the accident is an important step in the legal process. This may involve investigations into the personnel and machinery involved in the event. Understanding who or what was at fault allows your legal counsel to build a strong case to protect and give you the best defense possible.

• Driver error
• Signal error
• Mechanical failure
• Track failure
• Bridge or tunnel collapse
• Brake failure
• Track failure
• Acts of third parties

Whether you’ve sustained a relatively minor injury like whiplash or contusions, or if it’s something far more severe, there’s no way to know how it will affect you down the road. We represent victims who have suffered all types of injuries sustained in a train accident, and are prepared to help you through this difficult time so you can receive the compensation you deserve.

Train Safety Called Into Question

After the Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia in May of 2015 that killed 8 people and injured more than 200 others, the National Transportation Safety Board is calling into question the lack of staffing levels and safety equipment for our nation’s trains. Included in their recommendations is a mandate for all trains to have fail-safe equipment to stop speeding trains through GPS-based technology known as Positive Train Control.

Call Us Today To Discuss How We Can Help You

No matter your injury, our team can help. We work hard to analyze every angle, determine the cause behind the accident, and fight for your case in court. The sooner you act, the sooner we can help you get the benefits you deserve. Our offices are located in Manhattan, and we serve clients in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester.

Call our office at (212) 577-9325 or fill out your free case evaluation.