Railroads are a major mode of public transport and are used to carry people as well as cargo. The United States is home to more than 500 railroads and this translates into close to 210,000 railroad crossings in the entire country. Unfortunately, a majority of railroad crossings are unprotected and these places are responsible for more than 50 percent of the railroad accidents.
There are more than 250,000 railroad crossings on nearly 14,000 miles of railroad track in the US. Countless severe and devastating accidents take place on these tracks every year. In New York, car crashes involving trains generally result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Victims and their families can suffer from shock and experience mounting medical bills in the aftermath of such accidents.
A fatal Amtrak collision occurred recently near Tacoma, Washington and the New York Times indicates that the train crash is currently under investigation. The goal of the investigation will be to determine the direct cause of the collision and to assess what new policies or protocols, if any, need to be put in place going forward to better protect Amtrak riders. When accidents happen on Amtrak trains or on any other type of public transportation, there are added complexities associated with victims taking legal action to try to recover compensation. The rules differ for pursuing claims against government entities, and victims who need help taking action should contact a New York City catastrophic injury attorney for help as soon as possible following an accident.
SOUTHBOUND 6 TRAIN ACCIDENT LEAVES PEDESTRIAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (March 12, 2017) – A woman was critically injured after falling onto train
SOUTHBOUND 6 TRAIN ACCIDENT LEAVES PEDESTRIAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (March 12, 2017) – Police are trying to determine the identity of a
SOUTHBOUND 6 TRAIN ACCIDENT LEAVES PEDESTRIAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (March 12, 2017) – A woman is still in the hospital after being
According to statistics, in 2015, there were 11,762 rail accidents and incidents in the United States. These accidents caused 9,013 injuries and 752 fatalities. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration, 96% of all injuries and deaths related to rail accidents and incidents occur at railroad crossings or caused by trespassing. Almost all of these deaths are preventable. Additionally, the FRA reveals that railroad crossing incidents are the second leading cause of fatalities that are rail-related in the US.
Common Questions about Train Accidents
Here is a look at some of the most common questions about train accidents and claims:
Q1: What should I do if I am injured while on a train?
Cause of Accident Remains Under Investigation BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 7, 2016) – Over 100 people were injuerd when a Long Island train crashed into
AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE CRASH BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 7, 2016) – More than 100 people were injured when a Long Island train traveling at
SLEEP APNEA MAY BE TO BLAME FOR ACCIDENT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 7, 2016) – More than 100 people were injured after a train crashed
