Railroad Injury & Train Accident Attorney
Train Accident Lawyer for Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and All of the U.S.
Hundreds of railroad related deaths and thousands of railroad related
injuries and accidents occur every year. Whether it’s a catastrophic accident resulting from faulty railroad crossings or injuries suffered by railroad workers, the results are almost always serious, and often fatal. The two basic classes of railroad accident and injury cases are those involving railroad employees injured on the job and non-railworkers injured in a train accident.
FELA-regulated Railroad Worker Injuries
Railroad employees are covered by The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).
FELA requires railroad employers to compensate employees who are injured on the job.
Railroad injuries can be caused by improper supervision, poor
working conditions,
hazardous materials, inadequate safety measures, equipment failure, catastrophic events,
wrongful death and human error. Even though there are regulations to protect workers in what can be a dangerous workplace, there is little oversight by the federal government to ensure that the regulations are enforced.
A recent Congressional hearing reviewed accusations that the railroad industry under reports accidents and dangerous working conditions. The panel also heard reports of the inability of current Federal regulatory bodies to investigate and enforce existing laws governing railroad operation. This means that railroad employees who are injured on the job must have qualified representation such as a
railroad injury lawyer to ensure that railroad owners and operators fulfill the responsibilities mandated by FELA and other laws that regulate safety and proper operation of trains and railways.
Non-Railworkers Injuries
Injured victims who are not employees of the railroad must seek compensation based on the merits of the individual claim and prove liability on the part of the railroad owner and operator. Incidents can involve faulty railroad crossings, derailments, train collisions, fires, and environmental catastrophes including
toxic material spills, air contamination and explosions. These are typically very serious accidents involving deaths and life-altering injuries. In the aftermath, victims can be embroiled in lengthy investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), state and local authorities, and investigators and attorneys working for the railroad company.
Train accident victims need qualified, proven attorneys on their side to help them through what can be a long, painful process.
For a free consultation, contact a railroad injury attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP by calling toll free (888) 495-6816 or by submitting the form at the top of this page. Our principal place of business is located in Houston, Texas.