Railroad Accidents
An alarming every 90 minutes, a train collides with another object or derails! With 20,000 locomotives traveling on 600 railroads, severe injuries and fatal statistics are a very real problem. Unfortunately, the high railroad accident statistics could most likely have been lowered if railroad manufacturers and workers exercised proper caution. National statistics indicate that factors like unprotected railroad crossings, improperly maintained cars and tracks, mechanical failures, failure to adhere to safety regulations, and driver error cause accidents that could have been prevented. In addition to passenger harm, train accidents can also result in spillage and public contact with hazardous material. Failure to update technology or replace aging parts provide other avenues for destruction. The attorneys at Chalik & Chalik know the intricacies of railroad accident law, and we know how to prove that the railroad companies acted with negligence.
