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Subway Derailment

Every day millions of people use subways as an efficient, economical means of transportation across the country.  Unfortunately, subway accidents and subway derailments are a cause of serious injuries and sometimes death.  Train accidents cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths each year.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or loss as a result of a subway derailment or accident please contact one of our train accident lawyers today.

The main reasons for a subway derailment include:

  • human error
  • defective parts that cause brake failures
  • careless contractors who leave tools on the tracks

With the explosion of population in the United States occurring every year, the call for mass transit systems has been made by many citizens across the nation. In the past, trains and other railway transportation devices were not known for their workers commute usefulness, however, in today’s society, these systems are essential for the modern workforce. With the increased number of users of public railways and subway systems, there has been a definite increase in subway and railways accidents.

If you have been injured you need a lawyer that has the experience, knowledge and skill that is required to effectively pursue injuries or deaths resulting from train and subway accidents. They will be able to comprehensively investigate every aspect of a claim to assist in recovering the highest monetary compensation for your injuries or loss.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or loss as a result of a subway derailment or accident please contact one of our train accident attorneys today.




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Train Accident Lawyer

The causes of train accidents can be grouped into five categories.

A train accident will occur in one of five different ways.  The five main reasons for train accidents are: (1) human factors, (2) track and structures, (3) equipment, (4) signal and train control, and (5) miscellaneous.

The majority of train accidents are caused by human factors or track factors.

During a recent five year study, it has been determined that the great majority of train accidents resulted from human factor causes or track causes.  In addition, in recent years, most of the serious events involving train collisions or derailments resulting in release of hazardous material, or harm to rail passengers, have resulted from human factor or track causes.

Contact a train accident attorney today!

The United States Government enacted the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), in 1908.

Congress passed FELA with the intent to decrease tragic railroad accidents.  In addition, FELA encourages standardization in railroad practices and railroad equipment.


 


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