Deadly SEPTA Railway Accident On December 13, 2009 - Investigation Called For
A tragic incident occurred on the SEPTA El on December 13, 2009 at approximately 3:30 p.m. at 30th Street Station. A person was hit by the Market-Frankford El while it was pulling into the station and the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident with SEPTA individuals. SEPTA officials will be working with the police to try to determine if any safety procedures were violated. Normally an investigation like this can take many months.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss and we offer our deepest condolences to them. The primary cause of train accidents are human factors, track defects, equipment defects, and miscellaneous causes. The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis on its website reveals a concerning amount of train fatalities and serious accidents throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the year 2008 to 2009. In a tragic case such as this, it would be in the best interest of the family of the deceased to consult an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer to analyze all aspects of this unfortunate accident and to make sure the victim’s legal rights are protected.
The experienced train accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily have experience looking into whether or not there was a dangerous condition at the train station, whether or not there was any violation of safety standards that contributed to the death of the victim. If there is a claim against any governmental agency, there are strict time limitations in which to report the same. It should not be overlooked and should be immediately addressed.
