Train Accident Attorneys

The Federal Railroad Administration defines a train accident as a collision, derailment, and other event involving the operation of on-track equipment causing reportable damage above an established threshold and involves collisions. Another leading cause of train accidents is derailment. A lesser-known category of train accidents is the occupational illness of railroad employees.

Railroad companies are held to very strict standards regarding train accidents. Like other "carriers" (e.g. planes, buses), railroads are ultimately responsible for passenger safety. Since most train accidents involve a company that is government owned/operated, claims may be regulated by "tort claims acts." Train accident claims must comply with certain guidelines, including strict time constraints for reporting injuries and filing suits.