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Being involved in a train accident resulting in serious personal injury is a rare event in the UK – railways are one of the safest forms of public transport but instances of minor injuries are a lot more common.
This is particularly true of the underground systems used in a number of cities, particularly London with its ubiquitous Tube, the Glasgow Subway and the Tyne and Wear Metro. There are other rail-based networks, including the London Docklands Light Railway and Liverpool's Metro, which are combined with over ground lines.
The travellers on these routes around busy urban centres are mostly commuters travelling to and from their homes in the suburbs to work. At peak periods the trains will be packed full of passengers.
It is often this very congestion and bustle of people in a hurry which can lead to passenger injury accidents, although not necessarily on the trains themselves.
Reaching underground platforms will involve using steps, escalators or lifts and it is all too easy to slip, trip or fall if there is an unseen hazard such as spilt liquid, a misplaced object or a defect in the surface underfoot which creates a risk.
Because the trains operate on high voltage electricity, safety precautions are taken to avoid travellers coming into contact with the supply with its potential for causing burns or electrocution. However, there is a need for ongoing maintenance and it is possible for a hazard, such as an open hatch, to present an accident scenario.
Similarly to the usual railway network, a constant rotation of repairs and refurbishment is needed to keep up standards of care both for the employees and passengers and, occasionally, a slip-up may mean equipment or materials could be left in places where the public has access.
There is also the fact that the Tube was mostly built in Victorian times and, although it has withstood its ever-increasing use surprisingly well, minor deterioration of its structure is continuous and travellers need to be alert to avoid cuts and bumps.
In the old days there was plenty of staff around to ensure passenger safety both in the stations and on trains but, with increasing technology and new methods, numbers have been reduced and it is often difficult to find a responsible person to whom to report a safety risk or when an injury accident has occurred.
However, that does not negate the responsibility of the railway company to ensure the health and safety of all those who travel and work on its network and if a passenger has any reason for complaint they should make their views known at the earliest opportunity so that remedial action can be taken and a potential or worse accident such as a train crash be avoided.
YouClaim solicitors for a train accident
If you or a loved one have suffered as a result of an accident or train crash while travelling on an over ground or underground service, you may wish to seek advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Here at YouClaim we offer advice and representation on all types of personal injury wherever they occur in the UK.
We have an extremely high success rate in gaining compensation for our clients who have been harmed by the actions or neglect of others. What's more, in most cases, we use the no win no fee system, meaning that every penny of compensation won for you is yours to keep without deduction.
To speak to a member of our knowledgeable and friendly legal team, you can call us now on 0800 10 757 95 or, if you prefer to use the internet, there is an e-chat service or you can complete an online claim form and we will contact you by return.
