Railroad Attorneys
According to the Federal Railroad Administration,
each year there are approximately 3,000 train accidents in the U.S. and
about 1000 people lose their lives. The large numbers of railroad accidents
that have occurred in the recent past have led to concerns about the railroad
industry cutting costs. Reducing the number railroad maintenance workers,
increasing cargo loads, and decreasing the budget for repairs have cut
railroad costs.
There are four main types of railroad accidents:
* Collision with another train
* Derailment
* Collision with a passenger vehicle
* Accident due to mechanical failure - such as brake failure
Railroad accidents can occur due to a variety of factors, including:
* Defective railroad tracks
* Aggressive driving - most collisions with passenger vehicles can be
attributed to reckless driving by the driver of the passenger vehicle.
* Mechanical failure - contributing factors to mechanical failure include
insufficient maintenance staff and money for repairs.
* Heavier cargo loads - heavier loads can result in derailment and other
accidents.
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