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Why FRA and New York Railroad Lawyer Investigations May Both Be Important to Your Recovery

If you've been hurt or if you have lost a loved one in a New York railroad accident, then you likely have important questions. You want to know why. Why did the accident occur? Why are you suffering?

You are not the only one concerned with these answers. Your New York railroad lawyer will work hard to get the answers to these questions in order to help you recover the damages that you deserve. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) may also help you find out the answers to these questions so that the agency can take steps to prevent future accidents.

FRA Railroad Accident Investigations

Many different types of railroad accidents are required to be reported to the FRA, but not all of them will trigger a formal FRA investigation. Generally, the FRA will investigate an accident if:
  • A collision, derailment or passenger train incident resulted in at least one fatality or serious injury.
  • A railroad employee dies.
  • A highway-rail crossing occurred, if:
    • a commercial vehicle or school was involved and there was a fatality or several significant injuries.
    • three or more people die in any type of motor vehicle.
    • there is credible evidence that the malfunction or failure of an active warning system contributed to the accident.
  • The estimated damage is $1 million or greater.
  • The spill of hazardous materials poses an imminent safety hazard to those in the area of the accident.
  • There are other specific reasons that make an FRA investigation important or advisable.

Contact a New York Railroad Attorney Even if the FRA is Investigating

The FRA investigation is conducted to determine what happened in the accident and to help prevent future serious accidents. In order to make sure that all of your rights are protected and that you get the recovery that you legally deserve, it is important to call a New York injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.

*Source: FRA Accident/Incident Investigation Fact Sheet

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