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The Many Consequences of a Railroad Toxic Spill

For as long as trains have been running in the United States, train derailments have been a problem. A train derailment accident can cause significant and immediate injuries to those on board the train. However, in certain cases the consequences of a train derailment can also negatively affect many more people than those on board the train.

When the train that derails is full of fuel, chemicals or other potentially toxic substances, the possibility of a toxic spill exists. When the toxic substance is released from its containment, the short and long term effects on the environment, the community and the health of those in the area of the spill can be severe.

The Short Term Consequences of a Toxic Spill

Immediately after a toxic spill, the homes and businesses in a certain radius of the spill may be evacuated. You may be asked to leave immediately or might be forbidden from returning to your house if you are not at home during the time of the train crash. You might be forced to live in a hotel. You may be unable to open your business, or may incur significant expenses depending on the length of time that you are forced from your home or business.

The Long Term Consequences of a Toxic Spill

Sometimes the consequences of a railroad toxic spill are not apparent for a significant amount of time. The chemicals that were leaked during the New Jersey or New York train derailment accident can seep into the ground and affect the water, for example. The toxic chemicals can also affect your land as well as your health.

When to Contact New York and New Jersey Railroad Accident Attorneys

The New York City train accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer will protect your right to recover damages for both your short term and long term consequences. It is important to contact us as soon as possible after a train derails in your neighborhood. We will pursue recovery for your short term consequences while preserving your future right to recover if you should suffer any long term consequences from the toxic train spill. Contact us today at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.

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