Railroad Accidents

When a train comes in contact with anything other than the railroad, the result is catastrophe. With their sheer weight and velocity, trains are more like speeding buildings than vehicles. If you or a loved one has been involved in a railroad accident, it is important that you get the help of an experienced Houston railroad accidents lawyer. Daly & Black, P.C. has experience helping our clients obtain what they need for a full and timely recovery. Call us today to schedule your free consultation.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, nearly 8,000 Americans are injured every year in railroad accidents. Roughly 700 of those annual injuries are fatal. These numbers include employees, passengers, commuters at road crossings and others. 

Types of Train Accidents

Railway accidents can affect one person who slips and falls onto the tracks, or an entire neighborhood when a train is derailed. Train accidents can take many forms, including:

• Pedestrians being struck by a train
• Railroad crossing accidents
• Train collision with an automobile
• Train collision with another train
• Train derailment

Injuries that result from a train accident can often be far more catastrophic than those suffered in other accidents, often requiring extensive medical treatment and long-term therapy and care. Tragically, many train accident injuries result in death.

Negligence in a Train Crash

Railroad companies have an obligation to ensure the safety of their employees, passengers and the communities through which they travel. If an injury occurs because the railroad company neglected to provide sufficient safety conditions, equipment or training, the company may be held liable for failing to keep the public or employee safe.

Our train accident lawyers will aggressively fight for your rights if you have suffered an injury due to any form of railroad company negligence, such as:

• Exposure to toxic substances
• Failing to maintain railroad crossings
• Overworking employees
• Improperly maintaining trains or equipment
• Failing to perform frequent inspections
• Improperly or inadequately training employees
• Failing to establish a safe working environment

Light Rail Accident Lawyers

As the light rail expands across the nation and throughout its communities, more and more people are affected by train crossings. For those who are unfamiliar with an area or light rail itself, the chances of tracks and crossings creating a hazard increase dramatically.

Light rail accidents are preventable, and the responsible parties must be held accountable. Our knowledgeable and diligent train accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate the cause and details surrounding your light rail accident to determine whether the light rail operator was at fault, or the city is at fault for poorly designing or maintaining the traffic crossings and signage.

How We Fight

The injuries sustained in a railroad accident usually result in serious injury or death. The first thing you should do following the incident is to contact an experienced legal professional who can help you prepare a case for your needed compensation. Oftentimes, the railroad company will make efforts to destroy evidence, settle quickly and cheaply, or hire experts to begin preparing their fight. They are not on your side.  We quickly arrive at the scene, hire our own experts, and gather evidence that may become critical later so you can get a full recovery.  

Along with restitution for medical costs, you may be able to obtain compensation for things such as:

• Lost wages.
• Pain and suffering.
• Long-term disability.

You should avoid accepting any settlement from the railroad company without first consulting with the team at Daly & Black, P.C. We may be able to help you obtain compensation that will help you recover fully, instead of the quick and cheap settlement much preferred by the railroad or rail car companies.

Going All In with Daly & Black, P.C.

With years of proven legal ability, our firm has handled thousands of cases over the years to help clients obtain the best possible outcome for their situation. We understand what it takes to create a compelling case for your needs. Let us help you survey your case and the legal options you have available. We are ready to go all in on your railroad related suit.  Call us today for your free consultation.

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