We at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas have dealt with a variety of personal injury cases, including those involving trains. What are the five different types of train accidents, one of the most frequent queries we receive on these incidents? We will talk about the top five types today. Call 909-982-0707 right now if you have any questions or would like a free legal consultation.
Derailments
In this accident, the train veers off the track. Speeding is frequently the cause of this. Derailment, for instance, was to blame for one of the most well-known train catastrophes. Eight individuals lost their lives as a result of it in Philadelphia in 2015, all as a result of the conductor’s dangerous pace.
Collisions between trains
It is simple to understand why a collision between two trains would be so harmful. Both trains weigh tens of thousands of pounds and are going at high speeds. It is highly common for there to be one or more fatalities when this occurs at a high speed.
Trains and vehicle collisions
Sometimes a driver will not wait for a train to pass because they are impatient. They misunderstand how to open the gate or think they have plenty of time to pass through before the train arrives. In either case, numerous people, including everyone on board the train, may sustain injuries when a train collides with an automobile on the tracks.
Pedestrian involvement in train accidents
When a train is approaching, pedestrians who are not paying attention may walk directly into the tracks. It might appear that the train would be so loud that this would not occur, but the truth is that if the pedestrian is engrossed in their phone and the train is in a crowded, loud, bustling metropolis, they may not identify it as a risk.
Other times, a person walking by can be wearing headphones and not hear the train. In either case, a train striking a pedestrian is virtually always fatal.
Trains and stationary objects colliding
It can be a car that has stalled or a piece of machinery that a train mechanic left behind. Any stationary object, regardless of its nature, on a railroad track has the potential to seriously harm the train and have fatal results. Train drivers try their best to keep an eye out for things on the tracks, but frequently their trains are moving so quickly that they cannot stop even if they do.
We strongly advise you to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one has been hurt in a train accident. We are ready to hear your side of the story, weigh the evidence, and give you our best guidance on how to proceed.
