Train Accident Cases

Trains are designed to operate at specific speeds and, if they go over those speeds, it can be dangerous or even deadly. In a lot of cases human error is the primary cause of train accidents.

Proving that there is a responsibility in a railroad crash case can be difficult since a number of parties could be accountable for the accident. Our team can help you hold these firms accountable.

Tracks and Crossings

A train crash is a tragic incident that can leave a number of victims with serious physical injuries and emotional trauma. It may also cause financial burdens from medical expenses, accidentinjurylawyers loss of income and other expenses resulting from a train-vehicle collision or other rail accident. Individuals who are harmed by trains could file a lawsuit against any person or entity that is found to be responsible for the incident. Based on the nature of the accident, those who might be liable could include train employees, railroad companies, property owners or those responsible for maintaining the tracks and crossings.

Most train accidents occur at the crossings, when a car is trying to stop the train. These accidents can involve the driver, passengers, and other pedestrians. The causes of these crashes vary but the most frequent reason is a driver's impatience to keep up with the train. This is usually because drivers aren't paying attention to warning signals and not stopping when the signal says to stop or waiting for it to be safe to cross.

The brakes of a car may fail or the driver may not be aware of the speed of an approaching train. These issues can be exacerbated by blind curves or a poorly marked or maintained crossing or bad weather like snow or ice that make it difficult to see and safely drive.

In the United America, there are around 250,000 railroad crossings. Over 95 percent of all train-vehicle accidents occur at these crossings. Many of them are classified as "passive" crossings, which means they do not have a gate or lighting and must be traversed at drivers at their own risk. These crossings are more risky than those that have lights and gates because they offer less protection for motorists in the event of collision with a train.

The rails, signals and warning devices at a railroad crossing should be properly maintained by the railroad to ensure that a driver is able to see the approaching train or other cars on the road. Obstructions such as a fallen tree, trash can or other objects that are accidentally left on the track or in the area where trains are expected to pass must be removed prior to when the train arrives. In the absence of this, it could lead to a deadly accident.

Train Operators

Trains are highly complex vehicles that require trained professionals to operate. If a train operator is not following the correct procedure this could result in serious injury or death to those aboard and those on the track. When the actions of an operator of a train or a company are considered negligent, victiand ensure they receive the maximum amount of compensation for their losses.

Passengers

In the case of a train accident, victims can suffer serious injuries. This could cause long-term physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Our train accident lawyers assist injured victims obtain compensation. We will identify the parties responsible and pursue their full responsibility for your losses.

As common carriers, railroad companies have obligations to their passengers. This means that they must exercise the highest level of security that is possible to protect their passengers. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen.

A collision between a passenger train and a train could cause grave injuries or even death. These accidents are usually caused by the inability of the railway company's compliance with their duty of care or due to an act of negligence by the operator of the train or another party.

A train crash may cause serious injuries to pedestrians. The impact of the collision can cause broken bones, spinal cord injury internal organ damage and even traumatic brain injuries. A majority of these accidents are avoided if pedestrians reduce their risk by following the most important safety guidelines and using designated crossings when walking close to tracks.

In addition to investigating the site of the train crash, an attorney for personal injury will gather evidence, such as photographs and videos, eyewitness testimony, rail accident reports from the National Transportation Safety Board, train maintenance records and other documents that demonstrate the sequence of events that led to the crash. The evidence will be used to demonstrate how the responsible party violated their duty of care, resulting in your injuries and losses.

Train-pedestrian collisions can be catastrophic for the victims and their families. Survivors can experience psychological and physical traumas like post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. In certain cases survivors may require extensive physical therapy and regular therapy.

If you have suffered injuries or lost someone you love in a train accident and need to speak with an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney immediately. Our attorneys have a strong track record handling these complex and delicate cases.

Property Owners

If a person is injured by a railroad train, the company that owns the track or infrastructure may be held responsible. Proving negligence requires establishing that the responsible party breached their obligation to use reasonable care in compliance with safety standards and procedures. This is usually done by reviewing records that show substandard maintenance, inadequate repairs or the failure to address issues that are known to be a problem. Attorneys will also seek evidence to prove that the actions of the responsible party caused the accident or injury.

Because railroad companies are common carriers, they have more responsibility to their passengers. They provide transportation services in exchange for a charge. This means that the railroad company must take additional steps to ensure the safety of passengers and security, for example, ensuring that its employees are properly trained and that trains are safe.

Furthermore, railroad companies have obligation of care for pedestrians and motorists at rail crossings. They must exercise reasonable precautions in light of known dangers to keep people from being struck by passing trains.

If a person injured in a train accident is killed, the family may file a wrongful death claim against the railroad company or other liable parties. Wrongful death claims are similar to personal injury lawsuits, and allow the survivors to recover damages for past and future medical costs as well as loss of income and emotional distress, among other losses.

The lawyer will help the client determine the parties accountable and bring claims against them. This could include the train company, other employees as well as the manufacturer of the train or any other person who designed, sold, installed or repaired defective components that caused an accident.

Train accidents can cause severe and debilitating injury, and the victims are entitled to be compensated for their loss. An experienced personal injury attorney can assist the victim through the process of obtaining the maximum amount of monetary compensation they are entitled to. From offices in Astoria and Syosset, the attorneys at Marc S. Albert, Attorney at Law are committed to helping injured victims across New York City and Long Island get the financial resources they need.