Whether it is a train derailment, railroad crossing error or another mistake is made, train accidents have occurred in Nevada in the past. Individuals traveling to and from Las Vegas by train may have experienced an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of someone that did not do their job properly. Many times, an accident such as this could have been prevented. If you or someone you love was hurt in a railroad accident in Nevada, contact an attorney to determine whether or not you may have a valid claim.
According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 33 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Nevada resulting in 27 deaths or injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 474 reported train accidents/incidents causing 348 deaths or injuries in the State of Nevada.
In 2007 there were also 17 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Nevada. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 232 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.
There was 1 reported highway-rail collisions in Nevada in the year 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 29 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 11 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 Nevada 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!
In an unsolved train accident case that occurred many years ago, a train known as as the "City of San Francisco" was sent flying off a bridge and into the Nevada desert. Five cars were destroyed, and several individuals - including crew members and passengers - were killed in the tragic accident. If you lost someone in a train accident and you feel it is due to the fault of another, it is imperative to contact an attorney in Nevada regarding your railroad accident claim.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada, including but not limited to the cities of Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and Elko.
Sources:
bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov
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