Train Accidents

Accidents on the railways can be caused by a number of factors which may include collisions with other trains, road vehicles or pedestrians, grade crossing incidents, slips and falls at stations, failure of trains, track and infrastructure, obstructions, derailment, assaults, vandalism and driver error.

The following are some United States railroad accident statistics:

• Every hour and a half there is a train derailment or collision
• Every year there are around 3,000 train accidents
• Every year approximately 1,000 people will die as a result of train accidents
• Almost every 2 weeks a train derailment causes a chemical spill, leading up to evacuations of local residents
• The occurrence of train accidents has been escalating since 1997

Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. represent Plaintiff's who have been injured in a train accident. Our train accident lawyer specialists offer aggressive representation to ensure that our clients are fairly compensated for their injuries and any other losses which can include:

• Pain and Suffering
• Compensation for psychological damage
• Loss of past and future income
• Medical expenses for the past and for the future
• Assistance for the future
• Loss of amenities of life
• Damage to your car or personal property