Subway, train, and plane accident attorney

At the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm, we represent victims who suffer injuries or die in subway, train, and airplane accidents. These cases may be the result of negligence, which can be defined as the failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have used under the same circumstances to protect others from harm. 

While subways, trains, and airplanes are considered some of the safest forms of travel, accidents involving these massive transportation vehicles can be overwhelmingly destructive. Injuries are often severe and death is common, but victims and their families can pursue a claim for monetary damages. We can even come to your home, hospital, or workplace. If you don’t have a doctor to treat your injury, we may be able to find doctors who can treat you without paying them until we win your case, and we can prevent insurance adjusters from calling you.

In one case, our firm represented a man who jumped in front of an oncoming subway train and had his legs amputated below the knees. We recovered $3,220,000 for our client despite a highly respected judge instructing him to settle for $90,000. In another case, we represented a passenger who died in a plane crash when the pilot crashed the plane into a mountain. A $400,000 settlement was achieved for the family.

The causes of accidents in subway, train, and plane stations

The serious injury or death of a loved one leaves a person bewildered, wondering, «How could this happen?» Negligence is often the answer. In cases involving commercial and non-commercial flight, train, and subway accidents, there is often a breakdown in the fragile transportation chain of command because someone failed to do their job. Responsible parties may include:

• Train and subway pilots or drivers
• The company that designed the aircraft, train, or subway cars (in case of design defects)
• The company that built or maintained the aircraft, train, or subway cars (in case of mechanical failure)
• Flight service station
• Federal air traffic controllers

Cases of subway, train or plane accidents

Facing major subway, train, and airline companies in court can be disconcerting for victims, but they will guide you through the process and do everything possible to help you get the most money possible for your case. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an accident, contact us immediately for a free consultation. Call us 24/7 at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can even reach you at your home, hospital, or work.