Nebraska is one of the many states throughout the country in which trains and railroads pass through on a regular basis. The last steam locomotive that was built for Union Pacific Railroad is known as the Union Pacific 844. On July 27, 2005, the Union Pacific 844 was scheduled to make its first official run between Cheyenne and Omaha, Nebraska. This is one of the many trains and railroads that runs through Nebraska. If you or someone close to you was hurt at a railroad crossing or while on board a train because someone else was careless, contact a train accident lawyer in Nebraska today.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 309 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Nebraska resulting in 190 deaths or injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 3,375 reported train accidents/incidents causing 2,246 deaths or injuries in the State of Nebraska.

In 2007 there were also 138 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Nebraska. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 1,736 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.

The number of reported highway-rail collisions in Nebraska totaled 52 in the year 2007. This was a 40% increase in the number of reported highway-rail collisions in 2006. The 2007 highway-rail collisions resulted in 22 deaths or injuries in 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 522 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 256 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 Nebraska 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!

Many years ago in Nebraska, a fatal railroad accident occurred when a stopped 87 car freight train was hit by a coal train. Three individuals were injured and one was killed. The Union Pacific Railroads were both eastbound on the same track, and there was a heavy fog which obstructed the view of the coal train operator. If you lost a loved one in a similar train accident due to the fault of another, you may be entitled to compensation.

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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska, including but not limited to the cities of Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, North Platte and Grand Island.

Sources:

bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov