Houston Railroad Accident Attorney

Railroad accident claims are complex, and determining the extent of your damages and liability for the accident may be more complicated than you think. The legal team at Bufete AK will investigate the particulars of your accident to determine why your railroad accident happened and who is at fault.

The railroad accident attorneys may also:

• Visit the scene of the accident
• Collect evidence
• Obtain police reports
• Speak with witnesses and review any witness accounts of the accident
• Work with accident specialists to understand how the accident happened
• Establish liability for the accident
• Determine all available routes for compensation for your injuries
• Evaluate your medical records and prognosis for recovery
• Pursue a full and fair settlement for your injuries
• If necessary, take your case to trial before a judge or jury

There are time limits to file a railroad accident claim, and evidence disappears with time. Contact AK Law Firm so our Houston abogados de lesiones personales may begin working on your claim today.

Railroad accidents happen for many reasons. Some are human error, while others include inadequate road or rail maintenance.

Common reasons for railroad accidents are the following:

• Train conductor negligence
• Railroad employee negligence
• Improper track and switch maintenance
• Train derailment
• Defective or improperly maintained equipment
• Motorist negligence
• Lack of railroad crossing warnings
• Defective or broken railroad crossing warnings
• Pedestrians on the rails

Railroad accidents are generally destructive events such as derailments and collisions involving several people, massive damages, and extensive injuries. However, even smaller railroad accidents result in serious injuries.

Railroad companies and railroad car operators owe a duty to keep passengers and the public safe when they fail victims suffer the following types of injuries:

• Burn injuries
• Lesiones de espalda y cuello
• Sprains and strained muscles
• Fractures or broken bones
• Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
• Loss of limbs
• Severe lacerations and contusions
• Lesiones medulares
• Latigazo cervical

When railroad accidents injure passengers, motorists, and pedestrians, victims may be due compensation from the at-fault party. If the accident causes a fatality, the victim’s family could pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible individual or corporation.

If you would like an experienced railroad accident attorney to review your claim, póngase en contacto con AK Law Firm. Our attorneys will give you an honest opinion about your claim, explain your legal rights, and guide you through your legal options. We never charge upfront fees and get paid only if you win, so call our Houston attorneys today.