CALTRAIN AND OTHER TRAIN ACCIDENTS MAY RESULT IN DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY—CALL SAN FRANCISCO PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS NOW (Part 1 of 2)

As evidenced by the traumatic injuries and deaths which occurred in the LA Metrolink train accident, which occurred last year, train accidents can be deadly, and are becoming increasingly common. Train accidents may result in a greater number of deaths or injuries because of the number of passengers present on the train, as well as the power and size of the train. It may be much easier to stop a passenger car than it is to stop a train. Additionally, in order to operate a train, the conductor must have had sufficient training and must pay attention to what is going on at all times.

In 2009, there have already been 2,485 incidents/accidents in the federal railroad system, according to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis. This is compared to 3,184 accidents/incidents that occurred in 2008. There have been 150 fatalities in 2009, 318 derailments, 94 trespasser fatalities and 7 employee fatalities. There were 49 highway-rail incident deaths. It is reported that 137 accidents/incidents were caused by the tracks, whether it was a malfunction or problem. There were 95 accidents/incidents that occurred in 2009 in which there was reportable damage of above $200,000.

Train%20Crash2.jpg There may be many people or companies who may be liable for deaths or serious injuries in train accidents. For example, in a lawsuit, the court or a jury might find that the conductor was liable because he was negligent, but may also find his employer, the owner of the train and the owner of the cargo responsible for the lawsuit as well. In order to find out what you may be compensated for in a train accident, you should contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to obtain a free and confidential consultation. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about train accidents.