Train-Related Dangers
In Pennsylvania and along much of the East coast, trains are an integral part of life. Subway trains, regional commuter rail lines, and freight trains cross the landscape and occupy some portion of nearly everyone’s day. The more interaction one has with the rail system, the greater the likelihood that he or she will be exposed to a life-threatening accident of some kind or another. These events can be deeply traumatic for those who survive and also may devastate the surviving friends and family of someone killed in a train-related incident.
The Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., understand that you are going through a very difficult time and appreciate that you may be reluctant to pursue a legal action. But our experience has shown us that the families who do not do so are often left in precarious financial straits by the untimely loss of a loved one. Contact us at 610-667-7511 to learn how we can help.
Dangerous Train Accidents
Though the tendency when thinking of trains might tend toward imagining one’s self on a train or viewing a train distantly, the reality is that there are many different ways that trains engage the rest of the world. Train stations, railroad crossings, and train bridges are just some examples. Potentially fatal accidents may result from:
- Lack of Train or Rail Maintenance
- Lack of Proper Signs at Railroad Crossings
- Negligent Hiring
- Falling onto Tracks
- Bridge Collapse
- Train Derailment
- Mugging or Other Violent Crime
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Railroad companies must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that passengers, motorists, and pedestrians are not subjected to unnecessary dangers. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to speak with an attorney committed to providing compassionate legal counsel.