Train Accidents
A train accident is defined by the Federal Railroad Administration in a number of different ways. A train accident is a "collision, derailment, and other event involving the operation of on-track equipment." Train accidents cause "reportable damage above an established threshold," and generally involve collisions. A lesser-known category of train accidents is the occupational injury or illness of railroad employees.
Even with decreasing rail service, train accidents still occur frequently. The latest data from the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis shows that between January 1 and October 1, 2009, 7,938 accidents and incidents occurred in railroad yards, on trains, and along the tracks. Although the vast majority of train accidents are minor, More than 540 of these railroad accidents involved fatalities.
Railroad companies are held to very strict standards regarding train accidents. Like other "carriers" (e.g. airplanes, buses), railroads are ultimately responsible for passenger safety. Since most train accidents involve a company that is government owned/operated, claims may be regulated by "tort claims acts." Train accident claims must comply with certain guidelines, including strict time constraints for reporting injuries and filing suits. Train accidents can result in loss of life, property, and health, as well as enormous financial and emotional burdens for survivors and their families.
When a train injury occurs, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the cause(s)--conducted by a personal injury attorney with direct experience handling train accidents--is always the best way to proceed. Once the cause of the train accident, the severity of the injury, and liability is determined, a train injury lawyer and the victim can reach an informed decision about whether or not to pursue a lawsuit or other legal option.
The skilled personal injury lawyers and railroad accident attorneys at Schwartz Zweben LLP and its affiliate law firms have represented numerous railroad injury cases to successful conclusions. They understand the complexities of investigating, litigating, negotiating, and resolving train injury claims and are experts at effectively presenting train injury cases to insurance adjusters and juries. Our resources include a top-notch team of professional investigators and experts who can analyze the evidence and help our train injury lawyers obtain swift justice and maximum cash awards for injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, and all other related costs and expenses.
If you have suffered a train injury, or if someone in your family died as the result of injuries sustained in a train accident, contact the law offices of Schwartz Zweben LLP. A train injury attorney on our team can offer you a free, confidential evaluation of your case and advise you of your rights.
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