Train Accidents

What are the issues surrounding Train Accidents?

According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in 2008, 9,019 people were injured and 804 people died because of train accidents. Trains have become one of the world’s most convenient modes of transportation, but isn’t without its risks.

Some of the more common reasons for train accidents are as follows:

• Lack of Maintenance
• Mechanical Failure
• Human Error
• Weather Conditions
• Track, roadbed or structural defects

A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury to the body, either physical or psychological. Usually these claims also assert the person’s injury has been caused by the negligence of another.

Beasley Allen has a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers and experienced support staff devoted to these types of cases. Our attorneys work closely with our support staff to provide thorough evaluations and research for each case.

Often, when we are investigating a personal injury case, we discover a defective product is to blame. In these instances, the manufacturer may be held responsible for things such as faulty design, missing safety guards or information, or other hazards that result in a dangerous product that may cause harm to another.

Product liability is the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries those products cause.

What can I do?

If you feel you have a claim, our attorneys would like to talk to you. You may be entitled to compensation. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation legal consultation.