Could NJ Transit Be Doing a Better Job of Keeping People Safe?

Three teenagers lost their lives in New Jersey train accidents in a two day period at the beginning of October 2011. Three families, and countless friends, are left grieving the tragic loss of young lives. Through the pain and the grief, there are important questions to be answered that could prevent future tragedies. One of those questions is whether more could have been done to prevent these deaths.

Could NJ Transit Be Doing More to Prevent Railroad Fatalities?

New Jersey Transit is asking that very question and New Jersey Transportation Commissioner is convening a task force to hold safety summits. The task force is charged with determining whether safety could be improved at 340 New Jersey railroad crossings and how to educate children about the dangers presented by moving trains.

Prior to the October 2011 New Jersey train deaths, officials had already identified 33 stations that need better safety features such as fencing or lighting.

How a New Jersey or New York FELA Lawyer Can Help After a Train Accident

It isn't just teenagers and children who get hurt in railroad accidents. Often the harm comes to New York and New Jersey railroad employees. If you have been hurt in a NJ Transit accident or any other New Jersey or New York railroad accident, then you may be entitled to damages for your injuries.

Please contact an experienced New York FELA attorney today via our online contact form or at 1-800-362-9329 for more information about your rights and potential recovery.