Virginia Train Accident Attorney
Train Accident Attorney Serving Northern Virginia
Millions of people ride the train every day. Whether they use the train for their daily commute, to get to an appointment, to visit family, to check out local tourist attractions, to get across country or maybe to take a vacation, train travel remains a very popular form of transportation. Unfortunately, you could face serious and permanent injuries if the train is involved in an accident.
Although car accidents and other types of accidents are more common, many train accidents occur every year. Unfortunately due to the size, weight and speed of a train in conjunction with the number of passengers on the train, these accidents can bring about multiple
catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
We understand being in a train accident can be a terrifying and devastating experience. If negligence played a role in the train accident, you are going to need a high quality, experienced Virginia personal injury attorney to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Our firm has been recognized by the American Trial Lawyers Association as being amongst the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. We personally work with each of our clients to ensure they get the representation and compensation they deserve.
Common Causes of Train Accidents
Train accidents are extremely dangerous and frequently lead to extensive and permanent injury or death. Even if an individual isn't badly injured, there are so many other injuries and sometimes wrongful deaths, it is extremely traumatic for those involved. Some of the most common causes for train accidents include:
- Collision with another train
- Defective or insufficient railroad crossing systems in place
- Collision with a car or bus, often at a railroad crossing
- Collision with a pedestrian
- Mechanical failure
- Train car derailment
- Insufficiently maintained or damaged tracks
- Negligence
With all the confusion that occurs following a train accident, it can sometimes be difficult for individuals to try and get answers, file claims, and deal with federal agencies and insurance companies. With over 120 years of combined experience representing clients in personal injury cases, Howard, Morrison, Ross and Whelan has the record of success that is necessary in complex train accident claims.
We understand what you are going through and are here to help ensure you get adequate compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering and any lost income as a result of the accident. We have helped our clients realize millions and here to help you.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a train accident, you need to contact a Virginia personal injury attorneyimmediately.