

Unfortunately, the blocks were not properly secured and when the train went around a curve they fell and crushed our client, the operator of the train. The train simulated the weight by placing concrete blocks inside the train. During that accident, it was determined that the factors that were used to test and simulate passenger weight on the train were done improperly and were done in an unsafe manner. Raphaelson and Levine represented the family of a young man that was involved in a train accident involving the Air Train between Jamaica and JFK airport during the testing of the Train before it was opened for public use.

Raphaelson and Levine are experienced personal injury lawyers who have handled thousands of accidents, many of which have included train accidents. It is difficult to understand why these accidents occur and how we can prevent them from occurring again in the future. Unfortunately, large accidents like today's are usually exceptionally difficult for our community. With experience comes compassion and an understanding of the frustration and difficulty that follows accidents and the physical and emotional damages that our clients face after an accident. We are always prepared to deal with every aspect of our client’s lives that are affected after an accident. Accidents create tremendous pain and suffering as well as emotional problems, stress and anxiety, and economic problems that nobody could predict beforehand.Īs accident lawyers, we are faced with the harsh realities of accidents and their effects on our clients and our community every day.

Accidents occur and immediately those directly and indirectly affected have their lives turned upside down. Our prayers and best thoughts are sent to everyone that has been sadly affected by this horrible tragedy.Īccidents like this mornings are something that people can never prepare for. 1614 on the Pascack Valley Line may have been caused by operator error, according to law enforcement officials. Preliminary reports suggest the accident involving train No. An NJ Transit train crashed into the station in Hoboken at the height of this morning’s rush hour, leaving piles of rubble and causing part of Hoboken terminal to collapse. One person is reported dead and many others were injured this morning. Although we all understand that unfortunately accidents are not something that can be avoided and although sad is part of everyone’s life, a horrible accident like this morning’s train accident will affect many families and many people in our region.
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Our region has faced some very sad news in the last few weeks. There has also sadly been a report of one fatality. Today’s Train accident in Hoboken was a horrible tragedy and reports are that more than 100 people have been injured.
