In 2006 alone, train accidents caused 909 fatalities and 8,244 injuries nationwide, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Railroad employees, passengers in other autos who were struck at railroad crossings, injuries to passengers aboard trains or walking on or near railroad tracks are among those injured in these dangerous train accidents.
There have been several recent train accidents in Washington over the last year or so where pedestrians have lost their lives. Pedestrians must be extremely careful while walking near train tracks. They should not be talking on a cell phone or doing anything else that could distract them from oncoming trains. In the event that you were injured by a train caused by the negligence of it’s operator, you should contact a personal injury lawyer Seattle to find out about your legal rights.