Railroad Accidents
The latest data from the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis shows that between January 1 and October 1, 2009, 7,938 accidents and incidents occurred in railroad yards, on trains, and along the tracks. More than 540 of these railroad accidents involved fatalities. Transportation safety experts estimate that a train collides with another object or derails about every 90 minutes. With 20,000 locomotives traveling on 600 railroads, the severe injuries and fatalities that result from railroad accidents are a very serious problem. Unfortunately, the high incidence of railroad accidents and railroad injuries would be significantly lower if railroad manufacturers and workers, as well as passengers, motorists, and pedestrians exercised proper caution.
National statistics indicate that factors like unprotected railroad crossings, improperly maintained cars and tracks, mechanical failures, failure to adhere to safety regulations, and driver error cause most railroad accidents. Failure to update technology or replace aging parts provides another avenue for destruction. In addition to passenger harm, train accidents also result in cargo spillage and bring the public into contact with hazardous materials.
When a railroad injury occurs, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the cause(s)--conducted by a personal injury attorney with direct experience handling railroad accidents--is always the best way to proceed. Once the cause of the train accident, the severity of the injury, and liability is determined, a railroad injury lawyer and the victim can reach an informed decision about whether or not to pursue a lawsuit or other legal option.
The skilled personal injury lawyers and railroad accident attorneys at Schwartz Zweben LLP and its affiliate law firms have represented numerous railroad injury cases to successful conclusions. They understand the complexities of investigating, litigating, negotiating, and resolving railroad injury claims and are experts at effectively presenting train injury cases to insurance adjusters and juries. Our resources include a top-notch team of professional investigators and experts who can analyze the evidence and help our railroad injury lawyers obtain swift justice and maximum cash awards for injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, and all other related costs and expenses.
If you have suffered a railroad injury, or if someone in your family died as the result of injuries sustained in a railroad accident, contact the law offices of Schwartz Zweben LLP. A railroad injury attorney on our team can offer you a free, confidential evaluation of your case and advise you of your rights.
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