Train Truck Crash

There are few accidents that can cause more damage than a train truck crash. Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and trains weigh upwards of 200 tons. In a train truck crash, there can be heavy damage and serious injuries. That is why truck drivers in this country are required to have a special commercial license and carry extra insurance relative to the record of the driver and the size of the "rig," as it is known. Because of the size of both vehicles, stopping, slowing, or reversing direction take time and may even be impossible in an emergency. Train accidents have decreased in recent years, but any train truck crash can still be deadly. Sometimes these accidents have multiple liability, so if you are involved in one, you should consult a personal liability attorney to help determine if you are eligible for compensation.

Fast Facts

  • Depending on the speed and weight of a train, it can take over a mile and a half to execute an emergency stop.
  • To arm an intersection with railroad warning gates and flashers costs over $150,000, while simple railroad crossbuck signs only cost $2000 at most.

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