What Constitutes A Dangerous Railroad Crossing?
It is well understood that when a train collides with a car or truck the results can be devastating and deadly. The train’s weight and size will destroy most vehicles, and nowhere was this more evident than in the Chatsworth train wreck in September of 2008. As was the case in the Metrolink crash, the individuals in such vehicles almost always suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. In many railroad accidents such as these, the accident could have been prevented by the railroad company. In such cases you need experienced train wreck attorneys on your side to protect your rights and seek restitution.
A train wreck lawyer experienced in cases involving train accidents will investigate the accident, determine the cause and file a claim against the Railroad Company and/or responsible party. Most importantly they will act as your advocate in seeking the compensation you deserve. To set up a consultation call our Law Firm at 1-800-862-1260. We’ll begin the process of helping you move forward with your case by asking the tough questions of those involved and/or responsible including:
Did a parked train confuse the vehicle driver? Trains are not supposed to be parked close to crossings. A parked train can prevent a driver from seeing another train that was moving toward the intersection.
Did foliage or landscape prevent the driver from seeing a train? The railroad company is responsible for keeping sight lines cleat at railroad crossings.
Did the crossing have lights, an alarm, or a functioning crossing gate? The railroad is responsible for assuring that warning systems are in working order?
Were the flashers confusing? Were the flashers on, and if so were they visible?
These questions and many more are the types of questions that need to be answered, and are exactly the questions that will be asked by an experienced attorney leading a proper investigation.
The train wreck attorneys of Nadrich and Cohen have extensive experience in train crash cases. If you’ve been involved in a train crash you only have a limited amount of time to file a claim and seek a recovery. Don’t let the moment pass without seeking the compensation you deserve for injuries, loss of wages, employment, etc. Begin the legal process by consulting with one of our lawyers. To set up a consultation call our Law Firm at 1-800-862-1260.
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