NUMBER OF AUTO-TRIAN COLLISIONS INCREASED IN 2010
Many of the nation’s railroads and highways converge in Illinois. As a result, the City of Chicago has long been known as the nation’s transportation hub. The amount of railroads, elevated trains and subways, semi-trucks and trailers, etc. that pass through the area on a daily basis can leave motorist and pedestrians at risk.
In the first nine months of 2010, fatalities from crashes between cars and trains at public railroad crossing were up compared to that same period in 2009, according to the Illinois Operation Lifesaver program. As always, it is important for motorists and pedestrians to take safety precautions around moving trains. The speed and required stopping time of trains can often be deceiving to drivers. A train attempting to make a stop after traveling 55 miles per hour may travel over a mile of track before coming to a complete stop.
People injured in trucking or train accidents can sue the driver and/or railroad or operating agency for damages including pain and suffering, medical costs, loss of income, disability and disfigurement. Often, there are other considerations that the injured individual should discuss with an attorney, including the proper time period in which to bring a lawsuit after an accident. Additionally, since there are often many factors that cause auto-train accidents, there may be many parties who may be responsible for your injury, loss of income, or pain and suffering.
Jeffrey J. Kroll has been serving the needs of accident victims for over 25 years. If you have any questions regarding a train, trucking or vehicle collision case, contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll at 312-676-7222.
