In Vermont, train accidents are infrequent and there haven't been many of significance that have occurred in the past, especially when compared to other states throughout the country. However, there have still been many incidents in which Vermont residents have been injured or killed in a train accident due to someone else's negligence. If this has happened to you or someone you know, contact a Vermont train accident lawyer.
According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 27 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Vermont resulting in 22 injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 293 reported train accidents/incidents causing 227 deaths or injuries in the State of Vermont.
In 2007 there were also 22 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Vermont. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 202 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.
The number of reported highway-rail collisions in Vermont totaled 3 in the year 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 35 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 13 injuries.
Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Are you a Vermont 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!
Back in the 1800s, the worst train accident to ever occur in Vermont history happened in Hartford, Vermont when the Central Vermont Montreal Express went off the White River Bridge. Forty people were injured and 38 were killed. This type of tragic accident is one of many that have occurred throughout the United States, including Vermont. If you lost a loved one in this type of accident, contact a Vermont train accident lawyer.
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 Vermont 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 Vermont, including but not limited to the cities of South Burlington, Rutland, and Burlington.
Sources:
bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov
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