When a train is involved in an accident, the outcome is often disastrous, whether it's a derailing, a collision with a vehicle at a crossing, or a collision with another train. What are the duties of railroad owners and operators to minimize the risk of accidents to passengers, railroad workers and motor vehicle operators? The Duty with Respect to Passengers Under traditional "common carrier" laws, the owners and operators of a train or railroad have a duty of "utmost" care to any passenger on … [Read more...]
Car Accidents at Railroad Crossings
Railroad Crossing Accidents The deaths of six people in a collision at a railroad crossing in New York has riders and transportation officials nationwide looking at the causes of the crash, as well as the potential risk of similar accidents in other parts of the country. According to data gathered by the Federal Train Administration (FTA), an average of 2,400 people are either killed or seriously injured in train-motor vehicle collisions at train crossings every year. Officials say that the … [Read more...]