An audit conducted by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has found that subway workers in New York face unsafe conditions and a “substantial risk” of injury and death. According to a CBS News article, the report cites an incident from November in which an MTA worker was struck and killed by a train, and another incident in June when a victim was hit and critically injured. The audit also identifies 38 near misses last year involving transit workers, which is an 58% increase from 2022. The FTA is directing review of some of the current safety and training programs and asking the New York Public Transportation Safety Board to submit monthly reports on the progress being made on lowering safety risks.
Regarding consumer safety, the audit pointed to 220 near misses last year which had the potential to either injure customers or cause property damage. The MTA has pushed back on the audit and has said they will appeal the directives. The authority has also said that it is premature to blame “unsafe conditions” for the two worker accidents in November in June because the cause of those accidents is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
New York City Subway Accidents
Subway accidents in New York City are a critical public safety issue, given the city’s vast and heavily used transit system. These incidents can include anything from slip-and-fall injuries on platforms to more severe events like train collisions or individuals being struck by trains.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable concern over the number of people falling onto tracks, whether due to accidents or medical emergencies. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), in 2022, there were about 88 incidents of people being struck by trains, resulting in 48 fatalities. This represents a slight decrease from previous years, where fatalities were higher. Non-fatal incidents, such as those involving minor injuries from slips, trips, or falls on subway platforms, are more common, with thousands reported annually.
The MTA has been working on various safety measures, such as installing platform screen doors in select stations and increasing awareness about subway safety to reduce the number of these accidents. Despite these efforts, subway safety remains a significant concern in New York City, highlighting the need for continued investment in infrastructure and other safety measures.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Subway accidents have the potential to result in major injuries or fatalities. If you have been injured as a result of negligence (carelessness), you may be able to receive compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income and benefits, hospitalization, cost of rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. If you have lost a loved one in a subway accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a subway accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. In one case, our firm represented a man who jumped in front of an oncoming subway train and had to have his legs amputated below the knees. A verdict of $3.22 million was achieved for our client despite being advised by a well-respected judge to settle the case for $90,000.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. We recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/mta-federal-audit-unsafe-conditions/