The deadliest accident in Amtrak history occurred in 1993 in Alabama when a bridge shifted out of alignment. This results in the track becoming misaligned. When Amtrak's Sunset Limited encountered the faulty track, it derailed and plunged into the water. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 47 lives.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were a total of 269 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Alabama. Although you might expect the number of railroad accidents/incidents to decrease this was actually more than was reported in the year 2000. Also, in 2007 the 269 reported incidents resulted in the injury or death of 157 people. There were also 79 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Alabama in 2007.

The number of highway-rail collisions in Alabama also increased from 95 in 2000 to 104 in the year 2007. These resulted in 54 deaths or injuries in 2007. The number of deaths increased by 50% from 2000 to 2007.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Are you an Alabama train accident lawyer representing a Plaintiff, who would like to consult with us about your case? Contact Mark Baran, Brian Reddy and Donald Kral today!

Also, we handle FELA accidents and are not at all affiliated with any of the train unions. If you or a loved one was a worker involved in a train accident, he or she may be covered under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, also known as FELA . Contact us today!

Another fatal train accident in Alabama occurred on February 8, 2007 in Thorsby, Alabama. A van was crossing the tracks when it was struck by a freight train. The train consisted of 38 freight cars and 2 locomotives. Inside the van there were eight people; four were injured, and four were killed. If someone close to you died after being struck by train while crossing the railroad tracks, you may have a potential wrongful death claim. We can work with an Alabama train accident lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case.

If you or a loved one were injured in a TRAIN CRASH, RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENT, or TRAIN DERAILMENT ACCIDENT, it is vital to consult a train accident lawyer regarding your injury case. It is imperative to act as soon as possible before it is too late. Even more importantly, key evidence needs to be preserved and individuals need to be interviewed before items are lost or memories fade.

Are you an Alabama train accident lawyer representing someone who has been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Contact Mark Baran, Brian Reddy and Donald Kral today! You can contact us simply by filling out a contact form or clicking on the button on the front page to talk directly with a lawyer!

We are available to work with lawyers throughout the state of Alabama, including but not limited to the cities of Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa.

Sources:

bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov