Queensboro Plaza Station Train Accident: One Person Killed In Queens MTA Train Accident At Queensboro Plaza Station In Long Island City
QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 24, 2019) – A pedestrian has tragically died in an MTA train accident at the Queensboro Plaza Station.
New York police officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:40 p.m. For reasons that remain under investigation the pedestrian was hit by the train and seriously injured.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures they were pronounced dead.
An investigation into the train accident at the Queensboro Plaza Station remains ongoing.
Liability In MTA Train Accidents
The MTA has a legal responsibility to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner in order to prevent accidents. This includes removing active hazards from train stations. There are a number of potential sources of danger at a train station including:
- Cracked or uneven floors
- Wet floors
- Train platforms without safety barriers
Even if a pedestrian is standing directly on the tracks the engineer has an obligation to slow down and use their horn to try to avoid hitting the victim. The family of any victim that dies in a MTA train accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, funeral expenses, medical bills and loss of love.
Investigating An MTA Train Accident
We at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim that died in this accident. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to investigators as they continue their work. It is our sincere hope that measures are put in place to prevent additional accidents like this.
