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Buffalo, NY Train Accident Lawyer

When a train accident in Buffalo occurs, the resulting damage to people and property can be immense and horrific.

The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.

To learn about train accidents in Buffalo, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.

Train Derailments -Statistically, a train derails about every ninety minutes in the US. This is because railroads are effectively self-regulated and few attempts have been made by the federal government to examine or improve on their safety performance. Rail companies tend to rely on old technology developed decades ago, and few measures have been made to improve safety.

Pedestrian-Related Train Accidents - Approximately three hundred people die in train-related accidents in the U.S. each year. A number of these deaths are considered suicides, but many of these deaths are not by design.

Car-Related Train Accidents - Railroad crossings are a dangerous place for motorists if not approached with the proper caution. There are about 5,800 car-related train accidents each year in the U.S. and the majority of these occur at railroad crossings.

When someone is injured in a train accident in Buffalo, what needs to happen next?

When someone is injured, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost. The major hospitals in the area include:

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out how medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

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Train Accident Reports and News from the Buffalo, NY Area

Buffalo, NY

Aaron Tucker, 24, killed in train accident in Burns, NY on May 22.

Accident Date: 
Wed, 05/21/2014

State police say they're investigating the death of a 24-year-old man who was hit by a train in a rural western New York town.

Troopers say the accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the town of Burns, located in northeastern Allegany County 50 miles south of Rochester.