Harlem Line Tragedy: Mount Kisco Man to Sue

A Mount Kisco man who was riding the commuter train involved in the crash that killed six last month is suing Metro North, according to news reports.

Michael Colquhoun suffered an arm injury and post traumatic stress, and his lawyer has filed a notice of claim, asking for $10 million, Fios1 News reported.

An SUV on a grade crossing in Mount Pleasant was struck by a northbound express train Feb 3. As the train pushed the car up the tracks more than 400 feet of the electrified third rail sliced upward through the car and into the train.

According to The Journal News, Colquhoun, 55, is working—and back to commuting on Metro North. His attorney Attorney Robert Vilensky cited negligence and carelessness, both about the third rail and the fact that more safety mechanisms had been proposed for that crossing but not installed.

The law firm of Ronemus and Vilensky wrote about the crash the next day on its blog, reminding people about how to get out of trains safely in emergencies and ending with this:

Once you’ve escaped a train that has been involved in an accident, call emergency services and ask for help immediately. And if you’ve been hurt in any way, we suggest contacting an attorney that specializes in personal injury. At Ronemus and Vilensky, we’ve represented several victims of MTA-related accidents with great success.

On January 28th of this year, one client’s family was awarded $5.5 million in awrongful death settlement. We are also currently representing a retired police officer, one of the survivors of the tragic Metro North train crash that killed four and injured more than 63 in the Bronx in 2013.

For more information on hiring a law firm specializing in Metro North Accidents call us at 212-779-7070

SCREENSHOT: Fios1News

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