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Were You Injured in a Train Accident? Do Not Take the First Offer an Insurance Company Brings to the Table

An accident involving a train can have a wide range of effects on the victim. If you were a passenger on a train, the impact could have resulted in bumps, bruises, or even shattered bones. A person involved in a car accident with a train is likely to sustain severe injuries or maybe pass away.

No matter how small or severe your injuries were in the railway accident, you are probably entitled to compensation. One thing we want you to know at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas is that you should never accept the first settlement that is presented to you. Read on to learn why and then contact us at 909-982-0707 for help.

The insurance provider is not on your side

You must first comprehend this straightforward lesson: The insurance provider does not support you. They are an organization that exists to make money, just like any other company. If at all feasible, they want to cut their expenditures and pay out as little as possible. Therefore, you should take it as a sign that the insurance company knows you have a solid case on your hands if the accident occurs and you are quickly issued a check.

Do not just accept the check. Instead, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for a free legal consultation. They might be making you their best and last offer in an effort to put the case behind them as quickly as possible. But it is more probable that they are going to make you a lowball offer in the hopes that you will not notice. Your best strategy is to call and speak with a personal injury lawyer to make sure you do not undersell your case.

We can assist in identifying the true reason behind your accident

It is possible that the accident was not caused for the reasons the railway company claims. The good news is that you can find a lawyer who will represent you fairly and objectively. When you deal with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, he will review all pertinent paperwork, the train engineer’s credentials, the train’s maintenance logs, accident investigation reports, and anything else that may be pertinent.

To pinpoint the precise reason, we may also consult an expert in accident reconstruction, depending on the circumstances. Human mistake, track faults, equipment flaws, and signal flaws are some of the most frequent reasons for train accidents.

Would you be interested in a free legal consultation? The next step is to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one has been hurt in a train accident and you believe you may have grounds for a lawsuit. There is no danger if you choose to deal with us and we choose to accept your case because it will be accepted on a contingency basis. Call now.