Unless you have been impacted by one, you may have never considered what is involved after a train accident. Even a seemingly minor train accident can result in tragic consequences including catastrophic injury and death. If you have been impacted by a train accident then we encourage you to contact an experienced train accident attorney: Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas.
We can handle all type of train accidents
The catchall “train accident” actually includes several types of accidents. They include passengers being injured on a commuter train or in a subway, pedestrians hit by trains, vehicles hit at train crossing, and bystanders who are injured or otherwise harmed due to a hazmat spill from a train. Note that these are just a few of the types of train accidents that can occur.
We will thoroughly investigate your accident
It is common that a person who is involved in a train accident, or their direct descendants, would not be entirely clear on how the accident happened or who was at fault. The operator of the train and certain government entities are likely to launch their own investigations but it is important that injured parties do not rely solely on these investigations to decide fault and options.
When you choose Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas as your train accident attorney, our offices will investigate to discover the facts of the case and the cause of the accident. We can do this by reviewing documents (such as the qualifications of the train’s engineer), maintenance records, and the accident investigation reports. We can work with accident reconstruction specialists who will help us fill in the blanks to determine if one or more of the following were at least partially responsible for the accident:
- Human error
- Signal defects
- Equipment defects
- Track defects
If one or more of those factors were in play then it is likely that you have a personal injury case.
The most common types of train accident injuries
Train accident injuries are different from injuries caused by cars in that the trauma is more than just the actual impact itself. Trains are often carrying hazardous cargo that can spill and make injuries even worse. Long-term illnesses can even develop. Regardless of the type of injury, we can help. Some of the most common injuries after a train accident include broken bones, burns, injury to internal organs, burns, head injuries, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
If you have been impacted by a train accident in any way then you should at least consult with an attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we welcome your call at 909-982-0707. We will get you a free consultation so you know what your realistic options are.
