SEPTA Accidents Philadelphia

SEPTA Accidents

Philadelphia Train Accident Lawyers

Train accidents in Pennsylvania can be catastrophic. A train is a popular method of transportation for hundreds of thousands of people. The convenience of a train is unmistakable, as it helps you avoid crowded highways and traffic jams. However, traveling by SEPTA train has risks and as such Philadelphia train accident lawyers have been kept busy. Jeffrey Penneys has decades of experience securing compensation for victims in Pennsylvania train accidents.

 

Call the Law Offices of Jeffrey Penneys now at (215) 771-0430 to book your free no obligation train accident consultation.

What are the Top Causes of Train Accidents?

The latest data shows the following are the leading Pennsylvania train accident causes:

 

  • Improper track maintenance: With hundreds of miles of track stretching across Pennsylvania, track maintenance and repair is critical. Train accidents are often caused by maintenance failures on commonly used routes. 
  • Excessive speed: Traveling at high speed, it takes just a small increase in velocity and a sharp curve to cause a serious train accident. Train operators can often be found at fault when trains travel in excess of their posted limits. 
  • Incorrect switch alignment: Trains tracks are organized by switches, which switch one train to another track when other trains are passing on the same line. A switch failure can have serious consequences, including derailments and collisions.  
  • Objects on the tracks: Objects accidentally or deliberately left on a track can lead to derailment as the train operator tries to avoid a collision. Tools and equipment left on the track by maintenance staff, and vehicles stuck on the tracks at train crossings are the most common objects leading to train accidents.

Why Are Train Accidents So Dangerous?

Train accidents sometimes involve cars, trucks and pedestrians. There are many cases where pedestrians have been fatally injured. Because trains are so large and travel at high speed while carrying heavy loads, train accidents can cause life-altering injuries and damage, leading to high medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

 

If involved in a SEPTA train accident, Philadelphia citizens incurring physical injuries, should hire an experienced SEPTA accident lawyer without delay. A seasoned SEPTA accident attorney can help you:

 

  • Secure payment for your train injury medical bills
  • Identify long-term medical issues associated with train injury related pain and suffering
  • Secure compensation for compensated for your lost wages as a result of your train accident personal injuries.

 

We will work to settle a train accident lawsuit on your behalf with our goal of recovering maximum monetary damages for personal injuries from your train injury.

 

If you or someone you love are suffering after an injury in a train accident, book a call with a skilled personal injury attorney. Jeffrey Penneys offers a free case review to explore the circumstances of your train accident injury, the nature of your injuries, and the potential responsibilities of those at-fault in your train accident claim. 

 

Book a free consultation to discuss your train accident injury with Train Accident Lawyer Jeffrey Penneys. Call 215-798-9416 for your free accident case review. 

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