New Jersey Transit Train Fire Causes Injuries
Two people were injured after a New Jersey Transit train caught fire on its way to New York City. According to a CBS news report, the train was traveling from Atlantic City to New York City when passengers noticed smoke in a cabin. Riders were forced out while crew members attempted to put out the fire. The fire apparently started in the diesel engine and burned itself out. Passengers reported seeing flames of up to 20 feet shooting up from the roof of the train.
There may be many factors that contribute to a train accident. These include derailment, collision with another vehicle or train, mechanical failure, malfunctions, or operator negligence. In train accidents that are caused by operator negligence or mechanical failure as a result of poor vehicle maintenance, the transit authority could be held liable for the accident and injuries caused. In such cases, injured victims could seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of pay, cost of hospitalization and other related expenses.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York train accident, please contact the experienced New York train crash lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free consultation and evaluation of your case. We will comprehensively investigate every aspect of your claim while the evidence is still new and hold the negligent parties accountable. Call us today to find out how we can help.
Source: http://wcbstv.com/local/fire.nj.transit.2.1494004.html
