Railroad Crossing and Train Accidents

Trains are powerful machines that can cause catastrophic accidents ranging from collisions to derailment. As a result, individuals involved in the accident can suffer severe injuries. These accidents also are responsible for many fatalities each year. Thus, railroad companies and municipal governments must uphold their basic responsibilities of safely maintaining railroad tracks and crossings as well as promoting safe train operation.

If you have been hurt in a train accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the person or party at fault. To discuss your claim options further, contact the Austin train accident attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100 today.

Common Causes of Railroad Crossing Accidents

Depending on the cause of your train accident, the railroad company or even the local government may be held responsible for your pain and suffering. In many cases, a railroad company can be held liable for any mechanical or personnel issues that contribute to an incident, while problems with crossing sites may be the fault of your government.

The following causes may factor into a railroad accident:

• Broken or missing safety gates
• Railroad Track Problems
• Conductor or engineer error
• Train defects
• Railroad company negligence

A person injured because of the negligence of a railroad company or government may be eligible to pursue financial compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other financial hardships that may result from the railroad accident.

Contact Us

You should not have to live with the financial consequences of a train accident or railroad crossing accident. To learn more about your legal options, contact an Austin railroad crossing accident lawyer of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 512-372-8100. Let our experience help you through this difficult time.