The average weight of a small train is at just about 200 tons. Being involved in an accident with these fast-paced, heavy steel locomotives can have catastrophic consequences for those on board. Whether it be a failure to maintain proper working order of a part of the train, a car stalling on the tracks, derailment, or some other cause, train accidents can result in significant physical injuries.
Although not as common as accidents on the road, there are about 3,000 train accidents in the U.S. each year, amassing a death count of about 1,000 victims. If you have suffered the misfortune of being injured in a Pennsylvania train accident and need coverage for your medical costs and related expenses, the experienced personal injury lawyers of Marrone Law Firm, LLC in Philadelphia can help support you on the legal side. Give us a call now to speak with one of our experienced personal injury litigators.
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The different types of train accidents include:
Railroad Crossing Accidents and Collisions: Railroad crossing incidents can involve cars, trucks, obstacles, or even pedestrians. Unfortunately, there are also many cases of suicide seen every year across the US, with individuals using oncoming trains to commit suicide by standing or idling their car on the tracks.
Other common causes of railroad crossing accidents include:
Causes of derailments often include:
In Pennsylvania train accident cases, it can be a challenge to establish and prove liability. This is because there are many people involved with the regulation of trains and the railroad systems in PA. For instance, there are six different railroad inspectors who focus on different railroad disciplines. Pennsylvania also has unique regulations, rules, and standards for trains. To have a good case when filing a Philadelphia train accident claim, the victim’s attorney will likely need to prove that the liable party was responsible for the accident under the legal theory of proximate causation. This means that the defendant, or a reasonable person under the same circumstances, should have been able to predict that their negligent act would cause harm to someone.
Although train accidents are rarer than those involving cars or trucks, there are still plenty of risks and instances of train-related accidents occurring in PA. Pennsylvania is home to about 5,600 miles of track and almost 9,000 railroad crossings. Pennsylvania also holds the record for the largest number of railroad companies operating in one state, with the number currently standing at 65. Our skilled lawyers at the Marrone Law Firm, LLC in Philadelphia are well aware that the injury risks involving trains are high. We help victims of train accidents file claims for financial damages and emotional distress. Contact us today by email or phone for a free initial consultation regarding your train accident claim.
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