New York, N.Y (PRWEB) May 19, 2014
At least 19 passengers were injured, four seriously, after the F train derailed as it went past the 65th Street station around 10:30 a.m. May 2. Based on a news article in The New York Times, the train had passengers bound for work in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Six out of the train's eight cars derailed leading to a rescue operation that lasted about two hours as emergency personnel entered the tunnel to lead passengers out on to the street, report said. Four out of 19 injured passengers were said to be in serious condition, but are expected to survive, according to the article.
Officials are still looking into what caused the train to derail and are examining a large piece of wood that was found sticking out from under the tracks, the Times reports. This is the most serious derailment on the New York City subway system since 1991 when five people died and more than 200 were injured. That earlier incident involved a No. 4 train, which jumped the tracks near Union Square, the report states. Last May, a derailment and resulting collision on the New Haven line injured scores of passengers and in December, a derailment in the Bronx killed four people and injured more than 70 others, the Times article reports.
It is essential for victims of these accidents to get prompt medical attention, said New York personal injury lawyer Kenneth A. Wilhelm. "When such an accident occurs, many victims are in such a state of shock that they may not feel their injuries right away. However, they need to visit an emergency room right away or consult a doctor and ensure they have not suffered any internal injuries."
When passengers are thrown around in a train compartment, they may suffer different types of injuries including whiplash, head injuries, concussions, back injuries and even lacerations, Wilhelm said. "Prompt medical attention ensures that injured victims get the care and treatment they need and gives them a good chance for a quick and full recovery," he said. "Seeking and obtaining treatment right away also creates a record of the injuries and the types of treatments received."
Train accidents have the potential to cause significant and even permanent injuries, Wilhelm said. "Such injuries can lead to a significant emotional and financial drain on victims and their families. During this difficult time, injured train passengers will benefit greatly by the counsel of a skilled accident attorney who has the resources to establish any third-party liability in the case."
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