Full and Fair Compensation for Train Accident Victims
Who is to blame for railroad crossing accidents? When a car collides with a train, the railroad will often blame the driver of the car. They might say that the victim did not pay attention to warning signs. They might say that the victim was the one who was negligent, and at least partly responsible for the accident.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a train accident, you can stand up to the railroad companies and other parties that are truly responsible for causing the accident. You can enlist an experienced attorney who will fight back in order to get you the compensation you deserve, even if that means taking your case to the courtroom to argue in front of a judge and jury. You can enlist the law firm of Welsh & Welsh.
Investigation of Railroad Crossing Accidents
The first step that needs to be taken in railroad crossing accident cases is to determine how the accident happened. In theory, railroad accidents should be prevented by warning signs. Our investigation often reveals that those warning signs weren't functioning properly. They may not have been functioning at all. Crossbucks may go lower too slowly. Warning lights may not flash. In some cases, signs may have been hidden by growth.
Railroad crossing accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks and other automobiles must be handled differently than accidents between two automobiles. There are specific regulations that pertain to the maintenance of crossings. We incorporate our knowledge of these regulations into our investigation in order to prepare a case that is designed to get you the results you deserve.
When you enlist our law firm, you will be represented by a team that includes an attorney who is board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. James R. Welsh is one of only three board certified attorneys in the state of Nebraska. This is a title granted only to lawyers who demonstrate the highest level of skill in a trial setting.
Start With a Free Consultation
Our personal injury law firm is based in Omaha and serves people throughout Nebraska, as well as the surrounding parts of Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Call our trial attorneys at 402-215-0619 or toll-free at 888-833-8748. You can also send us an e-mail to schedule a free consultation.
