Pennsylvania Railroad Accident Attorneys

Reiff & Bily, Philadelphia railroad accident law lawyers, have been successfully representing the rights of seriously injured clients throughout Pennsylvania since 1979. All of our skilled attorneys work diligently to provide our clients with precise legal advice, outstanding representation, and a speedy resolution to their personal injury claims. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries as the result of a train crash or railroad accident, please contact Reiff & Bily immediately for a free case evaluation. We may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries and other accident related expenses.

The Federal Railroad Administration has reported that each year there are approximately 3,000 train accidents in the U.S. resulting in about 1000 deaths. In addition to these devastating losses of life, there are many serious injuries that are attributed to train and railroad crossing accidents annually, such as amputations, fractured bones, blindness, head and neck injuries, and cuts and bruises. Along with the physical injuries associated with train wrecks, there is the potential for a hazardous spill of dangerous chemicals that are carried by certain types of trains.

The most common types or railroad accidents are collisions with passenger vehicles, collisions with other trains, and train derailments. Many accidents are the result of improperly maintained tracks, mechanical failure, unprotected crossings, lack of lights and safety gates, and driver inexperience or fatigue. Many trains use technology that is over 50 years old that is extremely outdated and may not meet current safety measures, placing passengers and the public at risk.

Here are some statistics regarding the railroad accidents:

• A train accident or derailment occurs every 90 minutes.
• Approximately every 2 weeks, a train transporting hazardous materials derails off the tracks in the United States.
• More than 50% of all railroad accidents occur at crossings that are unprotected.
• Over 80% of railroad crossings do not have adequate warning devices.

When a train accident does occur, there are laws that govern whether or not the carrier is liable. There are many factors that are necessary in determining if the railroad company was at fault or could have prevented the accident by implementing proper care and maintenance. The laws which govern liability in the case of railroad accident and injury are extremely complex and should be handled by an attorney who has a successful track record in representing similar cases.

Contact Reiff & Bily today for a free consultation with one of our experienced Pennsylvania Railroad Accident lawyers or click here for more contact information.