Railroad Accident Injuries
Railroad accidents have increasingly been in the news lately. It seems that every other week we hear of a derailment or collision with a vehicle or pedestrian. Perhaps this is due to the age of equipment, conductor error or track conditions. Whatever the reason, railroad accidents are occurring with alarming frequency. The resulting injuries and fatalities can be devastating. The sponsoring attorneys of TotalInjury.com know how to handle railroad accident cases, and we know how to help victims and their families rebuild their lives.
Railroad accident statistics
The statistics are grim. Approximately every 2 hours, a railroad train in the United States strikes a motor vehicle or a pedestrian. According to the Federal Railroad Administration's Office of Safety Analysis, in 2002 there were 14,355 railroad related accidents, resulting in 951 deaths and more than 11,000 injuries, including 311 deaths and 859 injuries at highway-rail crossings, and 463 deaths and 414 injuries from accidents resulting from trespassing on railroad rights-of-way and property.
Railroad accidents and injuries
There are many causes of train related injuries and fatalities: train crashes and derailments. Some of them include defective equipment; human error, track and signal defects, accidents resulting from individuals walking on or near train tracks or trespassing in train yards, injuries to railroad employees in the course of their employment; and vehicle-train accidents at railroad crossings.
Railroad accident injuries are much like other motorized vehicle accident injuries. These can include brain and spinal cord injuries, concussions, sprains, fractures, abrasions, internal and soft tissue injuries, burn injuries, and just about every other injury associated with the operation of other motorized vehicles.
Work-related railroad injuries
Railroad employees who suffer an injury on the job may have special protection under Federal law. Whereas most states’ workers compensation laws are not very generous, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows an injured railroad employee to file a lawsuit to recover damages (including punitive damages) from his or her employer when the employer or a co-worker's negligence caused the injury. FELA is a very complex statute. Therefore, injured railroad workers should definitely consult with an experienced FELA attorney in order to safeguard their legal rights.
Why you need an experienced railroad accident attorney
Even beyond FELA situations, railroad cases can be very complex. You need an experienced and aggressive attorney to successfully handle them. The sponsoring attorneys of TotalInjury.com have the necessary experience. They are prepared to litigate against railroad companies, individuals and other entities responsible for railroad accidents, and are not afraid to proceed to trial.
TotalInjury.com is a network of experienced railroad accident attorneys
TotalInjury.com is a network consisting of personal injury attorneys all over the country. When you hire a TotalInjury.com sponsoring attorney in your area, you can be assured that he or she is up to the challenge of a railroad accident injury case. The attorneys are experienced and aggressive and can handle the complexities of a railroad accident case. So, if you or someone you know has sustained a railroad accident-related injury, contact TotalInjury.com for a free initial consultation.
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