Manhattan, NY – Man Fatally Struck by Train at 14 St Station
Manhattan, NY (February 1, 2024) – Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a traffic accident involving a train and a pedestrian in Manhattan. Reports show the incident happened on February 1, Thursday, at around 6:09 p.m. Fire crews requested the power to be shut off on the C line at 14th Street Station after determining that one person had been fatally struck by a train. Currently, the man has not been identified as police continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.
New York Pedestrian Accidents
Even with a plethora of safety standards implemented to maintain the well-being of pedestrians and spread awareness among drivers, pedestrians still suffer serious or even fatal injuries every day in traffic accidents. Injuries usually suffered by pedestrians can send them to the hospital where they have to stay for prolonged periods, and where they end up undergoing medical care that can be exhausting and overwhelming, not to mention expensive. Suffering serious injuries in a pedestrian collision is never, ever easy, and can completely change the lives of victims and their loved ones.
Our New York pedestrian crash lawyers at Metro Law are aware of the numerous problems usually connected to sustaining serious injuries in a pedestrian accident. Victims not only face painful and sometimes debilitating injuries, but they may also have to face financial difficulties related to lost wages, medical care, and more. If you or a beloved member of your family were injured in a pedestrian accident, you may benefit from working with a personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help you learn more about your legal rights and options at this time. Especially if you think a negligent driver is behind the cause of your wreck, a lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation that can help you to recover financially.
Working with a skilled pedestrian crash lawyer can help you collect full and fair financial compensation so you can successfully pay for things like outstanding medical bills, vehicle repairs, and cover lost wages and other damages you may have endured related to your crash. Even intangible damages like pain, suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and more are eligible for compensation when you work with a lawyer. If the worst has happened, and you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, a wrongful death lawyer in Manhattan can help you file a wrongful death claim for funeral costs and more if this has happened to you and your loved ones.
Our skilled team of attorneys has worked hard for decades to ensure that families can preserve their legal rights, as well as exercise them during these difficult times. Many crash victims may not even know about the full extent of their legal options, which is why working with a lawyer is in your best interest.
The compassionate attorneys at Metro Law are available 24/7 to help victims and their loved ones by answering any/all questions concerning their legal options, the outcomes of their cases, how much compensation they can expect, and more. Contact our New York personal injury lawyers at (800) 469-6476 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation.
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