Where can I find information about Railroad
accidents, equipment failures, and inspections?
How do they decide
where to put flashing signals vs. crossing gates?
If a loved one or
myself has suffered massive injuries due to someone else's
negligence, what should I do?
After a
catastrophic accident, what happens first?
Where can I find
information about Railroad accidents, equipment failures, and
inspections?
The Federal Railroad Administration has a website for their
Office of Safety Analysis. Their information dates back to
accidents since 1975.
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How do they decide
where to put flashing signals vs. crossing gates?
The NCDOT has developed an evaluation system, approved by the
Federal Highway Administration, to determine which crossings
have the most critical need for safety improvements. The
following information is considered for each crossing in the
state:
- train volume
- train speed
- average daily vehicle
traffic
- school-bus frequency and
passenger load
- existing warning devices
- the number of main-line
tracks and side tracks in use
- the crossing's 10-year
accident history.
From this, a numerical index is
derived, called the "Investigative Index." The higher the index
value, the higher the priority for improvement.
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If a loved one or
myself has suffered massive injuries due to someone else's
negligence, what should I do?
Immediately consult a lawyer! Never, ever will the negligent
party or the insurance company provide adequate compensation.
Most people do not understand that recovering for a massive
injury requires a lot of projected estimates for future care and
treatment as well as compensation for loss of quality of life
and economic loss. Life Care Planners, Economic Experts, and
Medical Experts are needed to show the loss to the injured
person. During recovery, it is crucial that all aspects of the
treatment and recovery are documented.
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After a
catastrophic accident, what happens first?
Our firm immediately investigates
the liability portion of the claim. This means a thorough
investigation by investigators and our firm to make sure there
is no question of liability. In North Carolina, because we are a
“contributory negligence” state, if you are even 1% at fault you
cannot recover. We make sure that there is no question as to who
is at fault and if there are questions, we resolved them before
we do anything else.
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