It is extremely rare for there to be a minor train accident. Unfortunately, due to the nature of these types of accidents, they almost always involve at least one wrongful death. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we have experience handling these types of cases. Whether you were injured in a train accident or lost a loved one, we can help discover who was truly at fault and offer you the opportunity to hold the guilty party accountable. Read on to learn more and then reach out to us at 909-982-0707.
There are many people who may be at fault in a train accident
It’s common for a train accident to be caused by the engineer or conductor of the train acting negligently. It’s also common for a train accident to be caused by the employees of a railroad company. For the purposes of a personal injury lawsuit, negligence is defined as not exercising enough care that a reasonable person would if they were dealing with the same circumstances.
The sad truth is that train companies typically deny responsibility after a train accident and will thus deny liability for the injuries that resulted. This is why you must hire an attorney like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas who’s not only familiar with personal injury cases, but is familiar with train accidents.
We will fully investigate the accident on your behalf
When you hire our firm, you can count on us to give your case the full attention it needs. We will investigate every aspect of your case, including the training, expertise, and qualifications of the train’s conductor, whether signals and devices were working as they should have been, the sleep and work history of the train’s conductor, and the application of the train’s emergency brakes.
We will also look at state and federal laws and safety requirements to ensure that the engineer and the train company complied with said requirements. We’ll get the maintenance records from the train company, evaluate how fast the train was going, and get all accident investigation reports – including police reports.
We’ll gather as much other evidence as is possible, including photos of the accident, information on all injuries, and the pain and suffering of the victims themselves and their families. We have a professional photographer on the ready to take pictures of the accident and to go to the hospital or your home to document your injuries.
A team of experts will assess your case
Once we’ve done our investigation, we will turn it over to a team of experts we’ll hire to prove your case. This will include an accident reconstruction specialist and many include financial and medical experts to prove your damages.
No matter the specifics of your case, the sooner you reach out to a personal injury attorney, the best your case is likely to go. Reach out to us today at 909-982-0707 and request your free case evaluation. We know how difficult this time is. We know that you want justice. We want to help you get it.
