The National Transportation Safety Board reports that while more than 80% of public railroad crossings have no gates or lights, approximately 60% of railroad crossing accidents take place at these endangered crossings. You have to ask yourself, if it is so obvious these crossings pose a greater danger, why do railroad companies not put up railroad gates and warning lights at every crossing?
Over the past ten years there have been an estimated 3,000 railroad crossing accidents and 1,000 fatalities every year. However, since World War I, the railroad industry has steadily declined and manufacturing of railroad equipment has decreased as well. Much of the railroad equipment used today is outmoded, and the high cost of railroad gates and warning lights averages is around $150,000 for one location. There are an estimated 223,000 railroad crossings throughout the U.S. Gates and warning lights are put up at crossings when through serious accidents, public outcry or litigation, a railroad crossing has evidenced enough demand to warrant safety measures.
At Davis, Bethune & Jones, LLC, our attorneys have become the voice of those jeopardized and injured at railroad crossings due to the negligence of railroad companies.
Some of our notable verdicts and settlements for railroad crossing accidents include:
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a family death has occurred as a result of a railroad crossing accident, call our office today at 1-800- 875-5972 to arrange a consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.
At Davis, Bethune & Jones, LLC, in our focus to represent individuals and families who have suffered personal injury or death, our attorneys have come up against large corporations and industry giants. We are dedicated to speaking out for those who have suffered needlessly. While we cannot turn back the clock or undo disastrous consequences, we hope to correct injustices and bring compensation to see our clients through difficult times. In assisting our clients, our dedication and hard work has resulted in notable verdicts and settlements, some of which include:
