Train Accidents

There are roughly over 600 railroads currently in use in the United States and thousands of miles of tracks. Due to easy access and speed of travel, train travel has become an increasingly popular mode of public transportation, especially in the Northeast. As the number of railroads and trains grows and more and more miles of tracks are installed, the number of train accidents is increasing.

National statistics demonstrate that every two hours, there is a train accident involving injury and/or death. Railroads have a responsibility to ensure the safety of its passengers by complying with all safety laws.

Train accidents can occur from collisions between trains, derailments, poorly maintained tracks, crowded train tunnels, poorly maintained wheels, brakes and other parts, non- compliance with safety standards, inadequate security and other negligence issues. Often the railroad is found to be negligent in cases of train collisions and derailments. Rich & Rich will closely examine the details of your train accident and determine the best legal strategy to recover the maximum amount of compensation for you or your loved one.

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