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Can More Be Done to Prevent New York and New Jersey Train Pedestrian Accidents?

New York and New Jersey train pedestrian accidents have been all over the news this fall. Often, the news stories seem to indicate that the pedestrian was suicidal, distracted, negligent or otherwise at fault for the accident, and many times that may be true. However, the railroads also have an obligation to keep pedestrians safe from harm.

What Railroad Companies can Do to Protect Pedestrians

While pedestrians should obey signals, signs, fences and other barriers near the tracks in order to prevent injuries and fatalities, train operators and railroads can do the following to protect pedestrians from serious harm. Specifically:
  • Trains should operate at appropriate speeds.
  • Railroad crossings should be well designed and well lit.
  • Train horns should be working and be used.

Overall, proper maintenance of trains, proper training of railroad operators, and common sense and alertness can go a long way in preventing New Jersey and New York train accident injuries and fatalities.

What You can Do if You or a Loved One Have Been Hurt by a Train in New York or New Jersey

If you’ve been hurt or a loved one has been killed in a New York or New Jersey railroad accident, then it is important to contact a New York City train accident lawyer as soon as possible. The railroad and the media may be quick to blame the pedestrian for the accident, but we won’t be. We will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident injuries, and we will zealously represent your rights.

Your call may result in a financial settlement for you, and it may prevent other families from suffering similar injuries. Call us today at 1-800-362-9329 for more information about your rights.

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