Throughout the years, several train accidents have occurred in various parts of New Jersey for numerous reasons. The majority of these accidents in New Jersey have resulted in injuries to passengers and train operators, ranging from mild to severe. Additionally, many fatalities have resulted from these railroad accidents. If you, your spouse, family member or child was injured in a train accident in New Jersey, it is imperative to contact a train accident attorney.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 473 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of New Jersey resulting in 397 deaths or injuries. This represents almost a 30% increase in the number of railroad accidents/incidents since 1998. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 4,927 reported train accidents/incidents causing 4,255 deaths or injuries in the State of New Jersey.

In 2007 there were also 239 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of New Jersey. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 2,674 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.

The number of reported highway-rail collisions in New Jersey totaled 30 in the year 2007. These resulted in 7 deaths or injuries in 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 356 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 147 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 New Jersey 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!

One memorable railroad accident in New Jersey involves a train that derailed after running through stop signals for unknown reasons. Forty-eight people drowned after railroad cars plunge into Newark Bay. One car was hanging off the draw bridge for 2 hours before it fell into the water as well. The entire operating crew was killed in this tragic accident. If you lost someone close to you in a similar accident, it is important to contact an attorney in New Jersey today.
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 a New Jersey 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 New Jersey, including but not limited to the cities of Atlantic City, Newark, Princeton, Elizabeth, Edison, Jersey City and Vineland.

Sources:

bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov