How long do I have to file a claim following my train accident?
If you were injured in a train accident, you have 90 days from the date of the accident to file what’s called a notice of claim with either the public authority or the municipality that controls and runs that train system. That it has to be done within 90 days. There are exceptions to the rule, such as if you’re in the hospital continuously throughout those 90 days and you are physically unable to contact an attorney or file that notice of claim, but any time you’re involved in an accident involving a train, in any municipality, especially here in New York, you have 90 days to file that notice of claim, otherwise you’re not gonna be able to bring a lawsuit.
Additional frequently asked questions regarding Subway, Bus and Train Accidents
Subway Accidents
- What is the first thing I should do after a New York subway accident?
- What information should I obtain after my New York subway accident?
- What is the statute of limitations to bring a New York subway accident case?
- Who is liable for my injuries in a New York subway accident case?
- Should I go to the doctor after my New York subway accident?
- My physician determined that my injuries from my New York subway accident are permanent.
- How quickly should I contact an attorney after a New York subway accident?
Bus Accidents
- What is the first thing I should do after a New York bus accident?
- Who is responsible for my medical bills after a New York bus accident?
- What is the statute of limitations to bring a New York bus accident case?