
Trains are an effective way to move people and goods. With increased use, though, come increased accidents and incidents. Every year there are about 3,000 train accidents, and about 1,000 people die. According to the Federal Highway Administration, a train accident occurs every 2 hours in the United States. |
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- The U.S. rail system itself is massive - consisting of a huge network of track and cars that extends throughout the country.
- Over 600 railroads operating 20,000 locomotives, which pull 1.2 million freight cars on approximately 223,000 miles of track - enough track to cross the country more than fifty times.
- Due to the vast area covered and the large size of trains, railroad travel also has its share of inherent risk. Every ninety minutes there is a train derailment or collision, and every year there are approximately 3,000 train accidents - killing over 1,000 people.
- In fact, even car passengers can be at risk. Motorists are thirty times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than one with another vehicle.
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If you've been the victim of a railroad accident, you may be able to collect damages for your injuries, pain and suffering, and lost income. Our attorneys have developed a reputation for their experienced, ethical, and creative handling of railroad accident cases, as well as for their untiring dedication and success. Our goal is to promote public safety over corporate interests and to ensure that our nation's railroad crossings become safe. |
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