In some cases, an individual may not be directly harmed from a train accident, but may be harmed by the aftermath. One example of this is a recent train accident that happened in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. When 19 cars of a CN train derailed, a forest fire was the result. When something like this occurs, individuals that weren't even near the train may get harmed or killed. For example, a forest fire may destroy someone's home or take someone's life. If this has happened to you or someone you know, we will work with a train accident lawyer in Wisconsin.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 182 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Wisconsin resulting in 122 deaths or injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 2,744 reported train accidents/incidents causing 1,895 deaths or injuries in the State of Wisconsin.

In 2007 there were also 81 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Wisconsin. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 1,275 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.

The number of reported highway-rail collisions in Wisconsin totaled 59 in the year 2007. These resulted in 25 deaths or injuries in 2007. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 867 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 399 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 Wisconsin 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!

In Weyauwega, Wisconsin, another similar train occurred when a railroad containing liquefied propane and petroleum gas derailed and exploded. The town was evacuated while the fire burned for almost 18 days. If you or a loved one has been injured from a fire that resulted from a train accident, contact a train accident lawyer in Wisconsin.

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, including but not limited to the cities of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha and Racine.

Sources:

bts.gov
safetydata.fra.dot.gov