Recent advances in technology have made it easier to provide for the safety of both train passengers and those who use the roads around a train. Unfortunately, local government authorities may not have the money in their budget to implement those advances, and personnel qualified to install and operate safety equipment are often in short supply. As a result, it can prove difficult for local governments, including the Philadelphia government, to install the safety precautions that could help prevent accidents.
If, however, a local government failed to install or operate safety equipment in a manner that made a crossing unreasonably dangerous, then you may have rights to compensation for injuries suffered at a train crossing. Speak with an experienced Philadelphia train accident injury lawyer today.