Although rare, train accidents in Alaska have occurred in the past and will continue to do so. Getting involved in an Alaska train accident can result in a number of severe, life altering injuries. Unfortunately, many train accidents end tragically and fatalities occur. If you lost a loved one in an Alaska train accident or if you or a loved one was injured in an Alaska train accident, it is important contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were a total of 51 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Alaska resulting in 49 injuries. Although you might expect the number of railroad accidents/incidents to decrease this was actually an increase of more than 20% over the year 2006. In addition, there were 45 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Alaska during the year 2007.
Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Are you an Alaska 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!
In Alaska, two different projects received funding regarding railroads and the funding was made available in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2007. A $12 million grant was awarded to the Alaska Railroad by the Federal Railroad Administration. This grant is meant to improve overall safety regarding trains. This is done by reducing traffic congestion that is related to railroads in addition to other things that will help prevent train accidents. Additionally, a $4 million grant was granted to complete the engineering work for a proposed 80 mile rail line.
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 Alaska 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 attorneys throughout the state of Alaska, including but not limited to the cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Sources:
bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov
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