The Figures Show Just How Dangerous a Metro-Link Can Be

When seeing the statistics it is clear to understand why Metrolink train accident victims need an experienced train accident attorney that they will find at Ehline Law. Train accident victims, and more recently, Metrolink passengers, need representation and protection immediately following a railroad accident. Having an experienced attorney means that the case will be prepared properly according to the laws that govern railroads, the client will receive accurate counseling and the case will be fought aggressively.

The railroad statistics that are compiled by the Bureau of Transportation showed that the first year of the 21st century was a deadly one for ten victims of train accidents, 2000 also was the year that had 2,983 train accidents in the United States. Compared to 2,768 train accidents and nine fatalities in the year 1999.

The year 2003 there were train crashes that took the lives of 320 people and about 1,000 people were injured in train accidents.

These statistics go on to show that 35% of the injury victims of train accidents are younger than sixteen years old. There are close to 3,000 train crashes each year and this equals a train crash or derailment approximately every 90 minutes. Railroad accidental deaths are an approximate 60% that occur at unprotected railroad crossings and approximately 80% of railroad crossings have no safety gates or lights.

When you or a family member has been injured in a Metrorail, or Metro-link accident you need an experienced train accident attorney like the train wreck attorneys at Ehline Law, who can be reached at 888-400-9721.