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Determining Fault in a Train Accident Can Be Difficult If you were injured in a train accident then you’re likely wondering if you have a personal injury case. The answer varies for one simple reason: there are often several causes for train accidents. Some of the people who make be responsible include the company that owns and / or operates the train, the owner of the track, the company that made the train, the company that made the signal equipment, and motor vehicle driver who collided with the train.

When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, you can count on our offices to evaluate all the evidence and to work with a team of train accident specialists to determine who was responsible for your train accident.

There are several ways to prove fault in a train accident case

In many cases, a train accident is caused by the engineer’s negligence or the negligence of the employees of the railroad company. Remember that negligence refers to a person or company not exercising the degree of care that a reasonable and careful person should have under similar circumstances.

The bad news is that train companies are not known to take responsibility for accidents. They typically deny any liability and deny any responsibility for the injuries that resulted from the accident. That’s why you must contact a California train accident attorney who has experience handling these cases.

We will look at every aspect of your case

When you decide to work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, you can count on us to give your case the attention it needs. We will personally investigate all the circumstances of your case including:

  • A thorough evaluation of the engineer’s sleep and work history.
  • We will access all maintenance records and other documents directly from the train company.
  • A thorough review of the engineer’s experience, training, and qualifications.
  • We will confirm that the engineer and train company didn’t violate any state or federal safety requirements or regulations.
  • Review of all reports involving the accident, including police reports.
  • A thorough evaluation of the speed the train was traveling at the time of the accident.
  • Review of whether or not the train’s emergency brakes were used.
  • We will check the signals and other communication devices to ensure they were working property and were used correctly.

We will also gather all photographic evidence we can, of the accident scene and all injuries incurred. It’s essential that you have photographs of your recovery process to show your progress and the permanent nature of your injuries.

When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas as your personal injury attorney, we’ll send a professional photographer directly to the scene of the accident to ensure these photos are taken. They may also travel to the home or hospital room of the victim over several months to ensure the right proof is in order. Remember that we take our cases on contingency, which means we cover the initial cost of all photographers, expert witnesses, and other costs of litigation. To learn more, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 today!