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When a pedestrian gets hit by a train it is almost always fatal. The size and speed of the train means that even if a conductor is able to see the pedestrian and apply the brakes in time, it takes the train a long while to completely stop.
This was the case yesterday when a man, James Harty was struck and killed by a commuter train about 50 yards east of the station on the Franklin/Forge Park line in Boston, Massachusetts (MA). We are not sure why he was on the tracks, however many different federal regulations impact the responsibilities of the warnings that must be provided by a railroad.
Also, many states have "vegetation" clearing requirements which mean trees, shrubs and obstructions should not block visual access at crossings. The human toll of railroad crossing deaths is terrible, not only on the family's of those injured or killed, but places an enormous emotional toll on the railroad engineer who may witness a tragic crash-and may be powerless to avoid it. Even the railroad unions have been pushing the railroads and government for improved railroad crossing safety
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have handled hundreds of Federal Employers' Liability Act claims for railroad workers hurt or made ill while doing their rail jobs. We also have represented many people injured in train accidents. Please take a few moments to review our railroad injury case results. Our primary offices are in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor.
In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill. Our attorneys have even been included in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009.
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