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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration, 866 people died in railroad-related accidents in 2018. Of these fatal accidents 8 occurred on a train, 267 occurred at a railroad crossing, 562 involved trespassers, and 29 were simply categorized as “other.”
Commonly-reported accidents involving trains include:
- Derailments
- Train/train collisions
- Train/motor vehicle collisions
- Collisions at a railroad crossing
Common causes of accidents include:
- Defective signals or gates
- Trains that do not sound their horns or use their lights when approaching crossings
- Crossings obstructed by trees and other objects
- Negligent operation
- Debris on the tracks
- Defective warning systems, such as defective gates or signals
Liability for a Train Accident
Train accident cases are often very complex due in part because multiple parties may be at fault. They are also unique in that they can affect a wide range of people. An accident may involve only one injured person, such as when a person falls off a platform or is struck by a train, or it can affect dozens or even hundreds of people, such as when a derailment occurs.
Depending on the circumstances, injured parties could file a claim against:
- Rail carriers
- Railroad authorities
- Commuter authorities
- Operators
- Third party companies responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the train or tracks
- The manufacturer of a defective part
Contact a New York Train Accident Lawyer Today
The New York and Long Island train accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C., have the experience, skill, and resources necessary to help you if you were hurt in a train accident. Reach out to us today by calling (855) TOP-FIRM, by chatting with us live, or by filling out our free case evaluation form.
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