According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are nearly 6,000 train-car accidents every year in the United States. The majority of these accidents take place at railroad crossings, resulting in around 600 deaths and more than 23,000 injuries. If you are the victim of a train accident, you need an experienced train accident attorney by your side.
TYPES OF TRAIN ACCIDENT INJURIES
Common injuries in train accidents include:
- Crushed or broken bones;
- Torn ligaments;
- Internal bleeding;
- Damage to the spinal cord;
- Head injury; and
- Brain trauma.
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WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF TRAIN ACCIDENTS?
Although many train accidents are the fault of impatient motorists crossing tracks at the wrong time, other accidents are caused by the negligence of train operators or poor maintenance of the train tracks.
Common examples of negligence that leads to train accidents include:
- Malfunctioning or nonexistent warning signs;
- Negligent train conductors;
- Trains operating at unsafe speeds; and
- Trains with faulty equipment, making a collision inevitable.
WHO’S LIABLE IN A TRAIN ACCIDENT?
The following parties can be held liable in train accident lawsuits:
Because California is a comparative negligence state, you must be able to prove the train company, operator, or other party was at least partially responsible for the accident.
WHAT DAMAGES ARE RECOVERABLE IN TRAIN ACCIDENT CASES?
You can be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Medical bills directly related to the injuries;
- The cost of future medical treatment;
- Missed wages as a result of time spent away from work
- Decrease in future earnings as a result of the injuries;
- Any non-economic damages affecting your loved ones, such as loss of companionship or moral support.
At Wilshire Law Firm, our train accident attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of those hurt by another person’s negligence. Over the past 15 years, we’ve built a network of legal professionals committed to fighting for maximum compensation – we’ve recovered over $2 BILLION for our deserving clients since 2007. Schedule a consultation to learn how we can help get the results you deserve today!
