Philadelphia Law Firm Accepting Train Accident Cases

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 11, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Philadelphia law firm of Silvers, Langsam and Weitzman, PC, has announced that it will take cases related to the derailment of a Philadelphia-bound Amtrak train in North Carolina. More than 50 people were injured in the accident, which occurred because an extra-long tractor-trailer truck was stuck on the tracks.

The train derailed in Halifax County near the Virginia state line en route from Charlotte, North Carolina, to New York City, stopping at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. The train's engine and baggage car derailed; the truck driver was not injured. The train was carrying over 200 passengers and eight crew members.

It is not known whether the train tried to stop or whether it sounded its whistle. Passengers later reported that they had not heard the train's whistle or noticed a reduction in speed. One passenger noted that the railroad crossing lights were blinking when she evacuated the train.

Silvers, Langsam and Weitzman, PC, aggressively and successfully represents people injured in all kinds of accidents, including those involving trains and other commercial common carriers. Manager Partner, Dean I. Weitzman, stated, "When you are involved in an accident such as this with multiple people injured, it can be very confusing and frustrating. It is important to consult with an attorney before signing anything or giving any statements, so that your rights are fully protected."

If you or a loved one was a passenger on that train, call My Philly Lawyer for a free consultation. Our law firm accepts all personal injury cases on a contingency basis, so we don't get paid until you obtain a verdict or settlement.

Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., known throughout the Philadelphia area as MyPhillyLawyer, is an established Philadelphia personal injury law firm with more than 100 years of combined experience among our attorneys. Our personal injury lawyers represent clients who have suffered injuries because of negligence. We also represent families in wrongful death lawsuits when a loved one died in an accident caused by someone else's carelessness. We are dedicated to providing skilled legal representation designed to obtain maximum compensation for our clients.

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