This morning, tragedy struck when a New Jersey Transit train operator lost their life after a River Line train collided with a fallen tree on the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. The train was traveling south from Trenton when the accident occurred, just north of Roebling Station, shortly after…
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Expert Cross-Examination: Creating Maximum Mileage From an Expert’s Mistakes
In an article published today in the New York Law Journal, Ben Rubinowitz and Evan Torgan write about the critical importance of expert cross-examination in trial advocacy. Their piece, titled “Expert Cross-Examination: Creating Maximum Mileage From an Expert’s Mistakes,” offers a deep dive into the strategies attorneys can employ to…
Landmark Verdict in Metro-North Train Crash that Killed 6 and Injured Many
On February 3, 2015, a devastating accident occurred at the Commerce Street Crossing in Valhalla, New York, involving a Metro-North train and a motor vehicle. The tragic incident led to the deaths of five passengers and numerous injuries, marking it as the deadliest crash in Metro-North’s history. After nearly…
Understanding Subway Derailments and Passenger Safety
As New York City subway accident attorneys, we have seen our fair share of transit-related incidents. But the recent derailment of the Manhattan-bound F train in Brooklyn, following closely on the heels of another derailment on the Upper West Side, raises serious concerns about passenger safety and infrastructure integrity in…
Legal Perspective on the recent Upper West Side Subway Derailment
The recent derailment of two 1 trains near the 96th Street subway station on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a reminder of the unexpected dangers lurking in our daily commutes. As subway and train accident lawyers, we have seen firsthand the impact these accidents have on individuals and communities. Indeed…
Record-Setting $20 Million Settlement for Tourist Who Fell on the Train Tracks Obtained by our NYC Train Accident Lawyers
We are pleased to report a record-setting settlement of $20 Million for our client who suffered horrific injuries in a 2020 accident at the 14th St. PATH Train Station in New York City. The settlement has drawn national attention to the importance of transportation safety for trains, cars, trucks, and…
13 people injured after LIRR train derailed in Queens, NYC
Thirteen people were injured after an LIRR train derailed in Queens, NYC last week. Approximately 100 people were on board an 8-car train when all the cars derailed near Jamaica Station. Thirteen passengers sustained leg and back injuries in the accident. Although speed was not a factor, an investigation is…
Sparks from CSX freight train suspected to have caused massive brush fire in Rockland County, NY
As train accident attorneys, it is concerning to see the devastation that can be caused by train-related incidents. The recent brush fires in Rockland County, New York have caused widespread damage and displaced hundreds of people. Officials are pointing fingers at CSX, the railroad company whose train tracks allegedly sparked…
To prevent subway accidents, the MTA is planning to launch new measures that include platform barriers, lighting, sensors and cameras
NYC Subway accidents are on the rise and recently more subways have been delayed because of people standing on the tracks. As a result the MTA recently announced that its recently created “Trespasser Task Force” is working on several pilot projects to prevent people from getting on the tracks or…
Almost 50 people died in NYC subway accidents during the first 8 months of 2021
According to recent records released by the MTA, 42 people died in collisions with a subway train and 5 others died after falling on the tracks or being electrified by the third rail. These numbers are very similar to those recorded during the same period a year earlier with 48…