Many train accidents have occurred in Minnesota throughout the years. Although not all railroad accidents are catastrophic and deadly, many do result in serious injuries to both passengers and railroad crew members. Unfortunately, some of these accidents are fatal and innocent people lose their lives. If you or a loved one was injured in a Minnesota train accident, contact an attorney today.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 257 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Minnesota resulting in 173 deaths or injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 3,381 reported train accidents/incidents causing 2,353 deaths or injuries in the State of Minnesota.

In 2007 there were also 115 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Minnesota. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 1,643 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.

The number of reported highway-rail collisions in Minnesota totaled 59 in the year 2007. These resulted in 23 deaths or injuries in 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 813 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 419 deaths or injuries.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Are you a Minnesota train accident attorney 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!

While transporting benzene, a Burlington Northern freight train derails due to problems with the railroad tracks. Three of the tank cars plunge into the Nemadji River. After one of the tank cars rupture, approximately 21,000 gallons of harmful chemicals are spilled into the river which are carried into Lake Superior. This results in a toxic cloud forming over Minnesota. Approximately 40,000 residents are required to evacuate. Unfortunately, many of these individuals still suffered from health problems related to the toxic cloud.

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 attorney 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 a Minnesota train accident attorney 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 an attorney!

We are available to work with attorneys throughout the state of Minnesota, including but not limited to the cities of Minneapolis, Rochester, Bloomington, St. Paul and Duluth.

Sources:

bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov