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Railroad Accidents
Railroad accidents occur with alarming frequency in the United States. Many are small accidents and involve no fatalities and therefore do not receive national coverage. However, sometimes railroad accidents do result in lost lives or even hazardous material spills.
From January to December of 2001 there were 3,023 railroad accidents in America. These accidents caused 11,956 casualties and were the direct cause of 971 fatalities.
Railroad accidents usually are a result of derailments, collisions with passenger vehicles, collisions with other trains, or mechanical failure. Often it is the railroads’ or the operator's negligence that leads to these accidents, which means they could have been avoided had the railroad acted properly.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a railroad accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please fill out the form below for a free evaluation of your claim by an experienced attorney.
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