Welcome to Railroad Accidents.com

This website was built to inform both the general public and railroad employees of their legal rights under the FELA Act and the rules and regulations implemented by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The railroad industry has been plagued with safety problems since the first locomotive was built in America in 1831. While some of these safety problems have been resolved, the Railroad Industry has been unable to implement a safety policy that works.

Although some of the problems that the industry faces are external, there are a number of precautions that could, and should, be taken to safeguard railroad employees and passengers. With this is mind, the federal government has enacted numerous laws that require the industry to abide by certain safety standards.

These laws were designed to prevent and, in the event of an injury, prescribe legal remedies for any safety violations. According to the FRA there are approximately 3,000 railroad related injuries a year and 1,000 of these injuries result in death. Some believe that this high number of railroad accidents is a result of the railroad industry cutting costs on the safety budget.

Although there are a number of arguments that could be made, the fact is that every year, innocent people are seriously injured and many lose their lives due to negligence. To learn more about what is being done to prevent these types of injuries and what your rights are if you are injured, click on the relevant topic to the left. These pages are full of helpful information and links that will inform you of your rights and help guide you through the rules and regulations of the Railroad Industry.