Train Derailment Facts

Each year, railroads transport close to 1.7 million carloads of hazardous materials across the U.S., and in our own backyards. On January 18, 2002, Canadian Pacific Railway caused the largest release of anhydrous ammonia in U.S. History. Zimmerman Reed is helping Minot residents seek recovery for expenses and medical bills associated with Minot train derailment.

From 1993 through 2004, there were 23,588 train derailments nationwide involving the release of hazardous materials from 666 tank cars into the environment forcing the evacuation of 113,287 people. In 2001 alone, there were 52,620 people forced to evacuate due to train derailments and railroad accidents. Train derailments that cause the release of toxic chemicals have a huge impact on the public, usually requiring hospital treatment on individuals who have been exposed. The need continues for better community planning, a re-evaluation of current federal regulations and priorities for transporting railroad hazardous material, and enhanced commitment to safety from the railroad industry. The public cannot afford to just wait and see which town will be devastated next by the effects a toxic spill caused by a train derailment can have on a community.

Zimmerman Reed has proven to be a leader in representing individuals who have experienced financial or physical injury caused by a train derailment. We currently represent individuals and businesses in the Minot Train Derailment, the Graniteville Train Derailment, and the Texarkana Train Derailment. We understand that as a result of a train derailment, your primary concern is the health of you and your family. But when you are faced with expenses associated with the train derailment, we want to make sure you know of a law firm that is able to assess how to seek appropriate compensation for you. If you would like more information, click here to contact us online or call us toll-free at 800.755.0098. Zimmerman Reed is committed to the issue of public safety and we work diligently to represent individuals, families and businesses that have experienced physical injury or property damage as a result of a train derailment.