By: Russell Keener  —  February 11, 2011
 

Col­li­sions with other trains is the most com­mon type of train acci­dent. Fol­lowed by, col­li­sions with a pas­sen­ger vehi­cle, and finally train acci­dents involv­ing a sin­gle train. These types of acci­dents can be caused by improp­erly main­tained tracks, unsafe inter­sec­tions, train derail­ment, or mechan­i­cal failure.

The absence of ade­quate warn­ings at rail­road cross­ings in Geor­gia can also con­tribute to col­li­sions. The Fed­eral Rail­road Admin­is­tra­tion reports that more than half of all rail­road acci­dents in Geor­gia occur at unpro­tected cross­ings and over 80 % of rail­road cross­ings do not have ade­quate warn­ing devices.

A train acci­dent lawyer at our Geor­gia law firm can help vic­tims from across Geor­gia deter­mine the cause of the acci­dent. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a train acci­dent, con­tact a Geor­gia train acci­dent lawyer at our firm today for a free consultation