According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there are approximately 3,000 train accidents a year in the U.S., and nearly 1,000 people lose their lives. Railroad accidents are typically caused by collisions with other trains, derailment, collisions with motor vehicles, improperly maintained tracks, mechanical failure and driver inexperience or fatigue. Our firm has represented individuals and families who suffered injuries and deaths in railroad crossing accidents. Train accidents can be catastrophic, which is why railroad companies are held to the highest standard of liability.

Working as a railroad employee can also be hazardous. Railroad employees have been given special protection by a federal law known as the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA). It gives injured railroad employees the right to sue their railroad employer in order to receive full compensation for their on-the-job injuries. Our law firm handles a wide variety of railroad-related cases, including, but not limited to, cases involving on-the-job accidents that result in injuries to the neck, back, shoulders, arms or knees that often require surgery. Our firm also has extensive experience handling cases involving injuries resulting from occupational exposures to hazardous conditions or substances. This includes, but is not limited to, cases involving noise-related hearing loss and illnesses resulting from exposures to asbestos, silica and diesel exhaust.

If you or a loved one has suffered a railroad-related injury, contact us online or call us toll free at 1-800-320-2384 to set up a FREE consultation.