Samuel L. Jackson subway accident nearly ended his life in 1988

The Samuel L. Jackson subway accident happened in December 1988, when the actor was dragged by a train in New York, suffering serious injuries and emotional trauma. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

At the time, Jackson was 40 and still struggling to gain recognition in the acting industry. He had exited the subway at a Manhattan station but stopped to help a woman pick up her dropped items.

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As he leaned down, one foot got trapped between the closing doors of the train. The subway began moving, and Jackson was helplessly dragged down the platform.

He later said, “It was the A train. I could see the tunnel coming and thought I wouldn’t make it out alive.” The terrifying moment lasted until a fellow passenger pulled the emergency brake.

Lawsuit followed Samuel L. Jackson subway accident

Because of the accident, Jackson tore his ACL and injured his meniscus. He spent ten months on crutches and endured a full year of physical therapy to recover mobility and strength.

He filed a lawsuit against the New York City Transit Authority, claiming negligence. In 1996, the court awarded him $540,000 to cover medical expenses, lost income, and suffering.

Samuel L. Jackson reflects on trauma and recovery

Speaking on a podcast, Jackson described his thoughts during the ordeal. “I thought, ‘This is going to be a f***ed up Christmas,’” he said. The accident occurred just days before the holiday.

Despite the trauma, Jackson’s career began to rise afterward. His acclaimed roles in Jungle Fever and Pulp Fiction earned him global fame and critical success.

The Samuel L. Jackson subway accident remains a chilling reminder of how a single moment can change the course of a person’s life.

Source: www.sportskeeda.com

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