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Train Accidents

Posted by: euser
January 31, 2007
Topic: Minnesota Personal Injury

Although rail transportation no longer serves as the primary means of passenger transportation in the United States, trains continue to be used across the country, particularly as a way of shipping cargo, natural resources, and other materials. Unfortunately, accidents frequently arise in their use. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there have been close to 10,000 railroad accidents in the first nine months of 2006, resulting in 682 deaths, including 16 in Minnesota alone.

The most common train collisions occur between two trains, between a train and an automobile, and between a train and a pedestrian. These collisions are caused by many different factors, including:

     Outdated and/or faulty equipment

     Inexperienced or fatigued train operators

     Driver inattention and unsafe driving

     Lack of knowledge regarding rules of the road

     Derailment caused by poor condition of rails or overload of cargo

     Failure to observe federal safety regulations

     Negligence of the rail carrier

Typically, litigation revolves around the negligence of the owner or operator of the train, as well as the manufacturers of any faulty equipment. Further, various state and federal regulations may be involved.

If you or someone who know is involved in a train crossing collision, contact the experienced attorneys of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. to work for you. With over 40 years of experience in the personal injury, our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving justice for our clients. It is imperative that you act quickly if you have been injured, as your claim may be barred by a period of limitations if legal representation is not contacted.

If you would like more information on train collision injuries, please contact our offices at (952) 920-7777 or toll-free at 1-800-365-6666. The personal injury attorneys at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. also represent clients in other accidents, such as automobile, semi-trailer, and motorcycle accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful-death claims.