The results of a train accident for the victim can range greatly. If you were the passenger on a train then you may have suffered from bumps or bruises when the impact happened, or even broken bones. A person who is in a car accident with a train is likely to suffer from catastrophic injury or even death. It does not matter how minor or serious your train accident injuries are, you are likely to be entitled to compensation. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas there is one thing we want you to understand: Never take the first settlement you are offered.
The insurance company is not on your side
First and foremost, you must understand this simple lesson: The insurance company is not on your side. They exist for the same reason any other company does – to make money. They want to payout as little as possible and they want to reduce their costs if at all possible. As a result, if the accident happens and you are immediately offered a check from an insurance company, then you should take that as a sign that they know you have a strong case on your hands.
This is the exact opposite of a situation in which you want to take the check. Instead, get a free legal consultation from Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. It is possible that they are offering you their best and final offer to get the case out of the limelight as soon as possible. However, it is more likely that they want to give you a lowball offer and hope you do not know it is a lowball offer. Calling to talk to a personal injury attorney is your best bet to ensure you do not sell your case short.
We can help determine the real cause of your accident
The reason the train company gives you for the accident may not actually be the reason for the accident. The good news is that you can hire an attorney who will be fair and unbiased. When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, he will look at all relevant documents, the qualifications of the train engineer, the maintenance records of the train, accident investigations reports, and anything else that is relevant.
Depending on the situation we may also work with an accident reconstruction specialist to determine exactly what the cause was. Some of the most common causes of train accidents include human error, issues with the tracks, defects in the equipment, and signal defects.
Contact us today for a free legal consultation
Are you ready for a free legal consultation? If you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident and you think you may have cause for a lawsuit then your next step is to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. If you decide to work with us and we decide to take your case, it will be taken on a contingency basis so there is no risk. Call today.
