Boston Train Accident Lawyers
Getting Train Accident Victims the Compensation They Deserve
Boston train accidents can involve locomotives, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Company (MCBR) commuter rails, subways, trolleys, or local light rail systems. Although traveling by train is often a favorable and safe option for Massachusetts residents who want to avoid traffic and high gas prices, when train accidents do occur they often have serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of these accident, our Plane Accident Lawyers in Boston can help.
A Massachusetts train accident can cause serious personal injury or wrongful death for train passengers, train crew, motor vehicle drivers and passengers, and bystanders. Train accidents can also result in hazardous cargo spills, which can injure or kill Massachusetts residents near the accident site. For example, the recent MBTA commuter train accident in March 2008 resulted in personal injuries to over 150 people. This train accident occurred when a commuter train bound from Boston South Station to Stoughton, Massachusetts was struck by a runaway freight car loaded with lumber. The Massachusetts Green Line train accident in Newton, Massachusetts also resulted in severe injuries and one death.
Massachusetts train accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including:
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Massachusetts railroad companies and commuter rail lines, including the MBTA and the MBCR, are considered common carriers under the law. This means that they are held to heightened liability standards by the Federal and state government. A common carrier is generally required to exercise the utmost care, diligence and vigilance in transporting passengers.
If you suffer a personal injury in a Massachusetts train accident, it is also essential that you get prompt medical attention for your injuries. Your legal rights need to be protected after a railroad accident. You should consult an experienced Boston personal injury attorney from the Shepard Law Firm. The train accident lawyers at the Shepard Law Firm are familiar with the complex laws and regulations that affect train accident cases and have the resources and experience to successfully handle your case.
It is important to consult a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer as soon as possible after a train accident in Massachusetts. Immediate investigation and preservation of evidence is often a critical in proving a personal injury lawsuit involving train, subway or trolley accidents. In addition, all Massachusetts train accidents are governed by a strict Statute of Limitations. If the Statute of Limitations expires before your personal injury claim is filed, you will lose your right to recover compensation in a train accident lawsuit.