Legally Reviewed by Jae E. Lee on July 30, 2026
Every day thousands of people rely on our mass transit system. It is the responsibility of New Jersey Transit to ensure the safety of the public in every aspect of their operations. Even with all the safety precautions they have in place, an alarming number of people continue to be seriously injured or even killed on an annual basis. Mass transit accidents are one type of motor vehicle accident we handle.
If you have been injured or a loved one has died as a result of any incident involving New Jersey Transit, be sure to have an experienced lawyer on your side who knows how to handle these cases and can fight to protect your interests. Jae E. Lee and the mass transit accident lawyers of Jae Lee Law have handled a wide array of these cases throughout Bergen County, NJ.
Time-Sensitive — Claims Against NJ Transit Have a Very Short Window
You May Have Only 90 Days to File a Notice of Claim Against NJ Transit
Jae Lee Law brings nearly 30 years of experience and millions in recoveries for injured clients, and we are proactive, not just responsive, and unafraid to take on government agencies.
Fearlessly Fighting for You
Some firms might shy away from cases involving a government agency, but not us. We believe that there is nothing more important than your rights and we will hold any negligent party accountable no matter who it is. Attorney Jae E. Lee and her associates have more than 45 years of combined experience in the law. They have been involved in nearly every kind of mass transit case out there. They know the law and they know what it takes to reach a favorable outcome for their clients.
When many people think about mass transit accidents, they only think about things like bus or train crashes. Their practice goes much deeper than that. While they certainly handle a large number of cases involving negligent bus drivers, train operators and platform personnel, they also handle a wide variety of other cases, including:
Faulty Crossing Gates
Malfunctioning safety barriers at rail crossings
Restricted Area Access
Failure to block access to restricted areas
Pedestrian Track Injuries
Pedestrian injuries on train tracks
Inadequate Security
At bus stops and train platforms
Critical Filing Deadline for Claims Against NJ Transit
Filing Deadline
90 Days to File a Notice of Claim
Because New Jersey Transit is a public entity, mass transit accident claims are governed by the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, not the standard personal injury deadline. Under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8, you generally must file a formal written Notice of Claim within just 90 days of your accident, well before the two-year deadline that applies to claims against private drivers or companies. Missing this window can permanently bar you from recovering compensation, even if your injuries are severe, and late-notice exceptions are granted only in narrow circumstances.
You should contact our office as soon as possible after a transit accident so we can protect your filing deadline.
