Subway accidents can be as simple as tripping and falling on the subway platform to a serious subway wreck involving multiple victims. The key in subway accidents is timeliness in filing the claim. In some cities that time period is as little as 90 days. Subway accidents do not have to be two train cars colliding; subway accidents also include trips and falls on staircases and platforms. In order to file a claim for a subway accident there are some things that must be remembered and done. Concerning falls, the claim must contain the exact location of the fall and the reason for the fall must be documented. The location must contain the landing and platform number. This information is vital to the case. It is important to stay in the location until help arrives if possible so that the exact numbering of the location can be documented. While waiting for help, look around the area and attempt to identify reasons for the fall, witnesses who might have seen the fall, and any other information that might appear to be pertinent. Most cell phones have a camera; use it to document the scene. Contact an attorney as quickly as possible in order to have a Notice of Claim filed with the proper agencies.