Car/Train Accidents 

Car train accidents are traumatic experiences for the victims. We will make sure that victims are justly compensated for the loss they have suffered in the accident. 

Collisions between cars and trains usually result to devastating damages and death. The sheer weight and speed of trains can crumple cars like paper in the event of a collision. Car occupants have low chances of surviving the impact of being rammed by a train traveling at speeds ranging from 50-70mph. 

The Federal Railroad Administration says that for every 90 minutes, a train collision happens. Most of these accidents could have been avoided had there been proper safety lights and gates at railroad crossings. Car and train collisions usually happen at these railroad crossings.  

Victims of these collisions who sustained injuries may be entitled to recover damages for the injury sustained. In the event of a wrongful death, the survivors of the victim may receive compensation for the loss of a loved one. Whatever the case may be, hiring us is important to protect the victim’s interest.

We will begin the personal injury claim for the victim by establishing the liability of the offending party. The law will ask for proof showing that the accident was caused by negligence or failure to meet safety standards.  

The lack of safety lights and gates at railroad crossings are aggravating factors that contribute to car train accidents. If such is the case, then we may use this as proof that the railroad company failed to meet the safety standard required of “common carriers.” This negligence on the part of the railroad makes them liable for the accident.  

Furthermore, crossings with obstructed views for either the train operator or anyone near a crossing can also create a greater risk of a car train accident.  

Accidents like this can be traumatic leaving the victim disoriented and prone to making errors. We will make sure that you do not blow your chances of receiving compensation for the injury you have sustained or in the case of death, compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Please contact us with questions of for more information.