Railroad Accidents

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Because train tracks frequently intersect heavily traveled or populated areas, accidents involving trains are all too common. It may be that the train engineer, the railroad, or another party is liable.

Is The Railroad Liable for Injuries to Passengers?

There are strict requirements dictating the levels of safety and diligence that must be exercised by common carriers like railroad companies involved in the transport of passengers. These requirements vary by state, but in instances of the railroads noncompliance, they may be determined to have absolute liability for personal injuries. In many instances, warning passengers of known dangers that exist in transport is a mandated duty of the carrier.

What Are A Motorist's Obligations When Approaching A Public Grade Crossing?

The driver must stop no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail upon detecting an oncoming train at a railroad crossing, and must wait until the train has cleared the crossing before proceeding.

What Are The Train Crew's Obligations When Approaching A Public Grade Crossing?

Adequate and timely warning to the general public is the principle duty of the train crew. Headlights of a Federally mandated brightness level must be turned on, and horns of specified decibel/loudness levels must be fully operational. The requirements sounding the horn when approaching a crossing vary from state to state.

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