Train Accident Attorney
Types of Train Accidents
Whether you’re riding a commuter train to work or negotiating railway crossings while driving your children to school, like millions of other Americans you have contact with the railway system every day. It only takes one malfunctioning piece of equipment or a moment of negligence by a railroad employee to cause a catastrophic accident that could change your life or take the life of a loved one.
Train accidents can occur in a number of different ways:
Train accidents can be caused by:
- Mechanical failure
- Improper maintenance
- Failure of railroad track and equipment
- Human error
- Excessive cargo loads
Injury Lawyer for Train Accidents
Our lawyers have a wide range of experience in a number of different types of train accident cases. To better understand each of these cases, clik on any of the links listed below. This list is not comprehensive, and if you do not find what you're looking for you are encouraged to contact our office to personally speak with a representative. We may still be able to help with your case.
Classification of Train Accidents
One of the most crucial roles that your train accident attorney will play in your case is helping in the investigation and classification of your accident. Once the causes and effects have been identified, the train collision can be classified and appropriately addressed within the legal arena. Read more about classification of train accidents.
Train / Pedestrian Accidents
Contrary to popular belief, many train / pedestrian accidents are not suicide attempts. In actuality, pedestrians are wrongfully injured if not killed by a train conductor's negligent behaviors or a train company's wrongful actions. Read more about train / pedestrian accidents…
Train-on-Train Accidents
The impact that two train cars can have when they collide should not be underestimated. Oftentimes, the force is so powerful that total destruction, serious personal injury, and even wrongful death could result. Read more about train-on-train accidents…
Railroad Crossing Accidents
Railroad crossings that do not have the appropriate protection account for a substantial number of injuries and deaths. Read more about railroad crossing accidents…
Passenger Train Accidents
A significant number of train passengers are injured each year as a result of defective equipment, compliance failures and damaged products. Read more about passenger train accidents…
Train Public Hazards
Trains carrying hazardous materials are particularly dangerous when they are involved in any type of accident. In many cases, the emergency crew members that immediately attend to the scene of the accident are not made aware of these hazards, further endangering the lives of those involved. Read more about train public hazards…
Improper Train Maintenance
When a train car and the facilities that it utilizes are not properly maintained, the damages that might ensue could be catastrophic. It is vitally important to the safety and functioning of trains and their operating systems that continual maintenance is done on these vehicles. Failure to do so could quickly result in serious personal injuries or fatalities to the victims involved in train accidents. Read more about improper train maintenance…
Railway Accidents
Railway property owners and managers are legally responsible for warning the public of the dangers that are inherent on railroad sites. Failure to do so could lead to accidents, injuries and death. Read more about railway accidents…
Train companies are often reluctant to admit to liability in railroad accidents. Train accident victims need qualified attorneys to make sure that the train company bears responsibility for a catastrophic train accident and that the victims are fairly compensated.
The operator of a train involved in an accident may be a government entity. Such operators may have successfully promoted the passage of tort claims act laws that affect train accidents. If this is the case, good legal assistance is even more imperative in order to negotiate the complex legal requirements of such cases.
If you’ve been the victim of a train accident, it’s important that you talk to a train accident attorney as soon as possible. At Arnold & Itkin LLP we want to make sure that you receive compensation for your injury and loss. We can help you build a strong and persuasive case as quickly as possible.
You can receive a free consultation to discuss the issues regarding your recent accident and injury; all you have to do is contact a train accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP.