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California Metrolink Train Crash Lawyers

The skilled California train crash attorneys at Bisnar & Chase have been successfully protecting the rights of train collision and accident victims since 1978. If you or a loved one has suffered serious physical injuries due to a train accident, you should hire competent legal representation immediately. Our train accident injury lawyers are dedicated to providing all of our clients with aggressive and accurate legal advice and representation, and we are prepared to represent clients who have been involved in all types of train accidents. Do not hesitate to take legal action. Please contact Bisnar & Chase today for a free train accident consultation.

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 2,983 train accidents in the United States, resulting in ten fatalities, in 2000. This is an increase from the 2,768 train accidents and nine fatalities reported in 1999. The following are some additional United States train and railroad crossing statistics:

• There are over 99,100 miles of class I railroad tracks.
• There are more than 250,000 railroads crossings in the U.S.
• A train derails or crashes every 90 minutes.
• There are approximately 3,000 train crashes every year.
• Train passengers have a fatality risk that is 30 times higher than automobile drivers and passengers.
• Children under the age of sixteen account for almost 35% of all railway crossing accidents injury victims.
• Approximately 1,000 people suffered injuries due to railroad crossing accidents in 2003.
• In 2003 over 320 people died in train accidents and train collisions.
• Approximately 60% of all railroad crossing deaths take place at unprotected crossings.
• Approximately 80% of all public railroad crossings do not have lights or railroad safety gates.

Injured in a train accident? Contact the California train accident attorney offices of BISNAR | CHASE to get help now.

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