What Recourse do Victims of the Amtrak Train Derailment Have
What Happened? Amtrak train no. 188 with 238 passengers on board, derailed on Tuesday when it jumped the tracks at a curve, while travelling from Washington to New York. The crash left more than 200 people injured and claimed eight lives. However, many are still in critical condition and the death toll is expected to […]
Amtrak Derailment Leaves 7 Dead, 200 Injured
An Amtrak train travelling on the Washington-Boston corridor derailed as it took a curve at over twice the permitted speed limit. All seven coaches of the train were derailed in the accident. At least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people on the train including its engineer have been injured. […]
At least 7 Dead, 200 Injured in Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment
Authorities have said that at least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people travelling in it have been injured. The accident occurred when the train travelling on the Washington to Boston route took a curve at 102 miles an hour, more than twice the speed limit. All seven coaches of […]
Ice Buildup Affects Trains
Given the amount of snow and ice that has hit New York in the last few months, it’s no wonder city transit leaders are likely breathing a sigh of relief now that the worst is likely behind them. Such weather can have a serious impact on various types of transportation systems, as well as on […]
NY Response to Train Crash – More Traffic Safety
Weeks after the disastrous and tragic New York Metro North train crash in Valhalla, officials are still talking about instituting more safety measures on New York City Metro transit systems. A February 15 report in the New York Times shows Sen. Charles Schumer of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut discussing the use […]
Third Rail Pierces Train in Valhalla NY
New York media has been abuzz with the news of a terrible tragedy — the largest local train accident in recent history — which unfolded early in the month, where two wagons of a New York commuter train were pierced by an electrified rail system in a major collision with a vehicle at a railroad […]
The Inherent Dangers of the New York City Subway
Subway accidents are something unique to large urban areas, such as New York City. The New York City area has one of the most extensive subway and rail systems in the country, and personal injury lawyers look carefully at such public transit injuries. Thousands of people are injured each year in New York subway accidents. […]
What You need to Know About Train Accidents in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Every year, more than 2,500 train accidents are reported every year, according to the statistics of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration. These accidents often have devastating consequences and in many cases, even lead to death.
New York Subway Express Derailment – Personal Injury Compensation Lawsuits to Follow
Four people have sustained serious injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment while at least 15 other sustained minor injuries when a New York subway express F train derailed in a Queens tunnel on Friday. Passengers were rescued by firemen, emergency workers, and police officers. The rescue was orderly and took more […]
NYC Metro-North Train Crash Prompts Safety Assessment
A tragic train crash and derailment from late last year is driving safety improvements to New York City rail department safety protocols. A Bronx commuter train crash killed four people in December – now, public officials are looking at the factors that contributed to the accident, and how to improve safety in that area. One […]
