There are numerous ways in which a person can be injured on a New York City subway train, platform or station. The most common ways in which an accident can occur include: • Subway Operator Negligence • Sudden Stops • Closing Doors • Subway Crashes Or Derailings • Falls Onto Tracks • Lack Of Safety Barriers Or Railings • Subway Platform Defects • Crowding/Poor Crowd Management • Negligent Security • Turnstile Injuries • Electrocutions • Broken Stairs Or Platforms • Broken Escalators Or Elevators • Broken Or Defective Equipment • Slippery Floors • Poor Lighting • Hidden Debris • Obstructed Warning Signs • Negligent Maintenance Subway accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, including brain trauma, spinal cord damage, paralysis, amputation, broken bones or complex fractures. In some cases, subway accidents can lead to death. When a passenger is injured or killed in an accident on a subway train or at a subway station, the NYCTA and any other responsible parties may be held legally accountable.