Railroad Accidents
Railroad accidents often produce catastrophic results
Thousands of people are killed every year in railroad accidents. Many thousands more are severely injured as the result of such accidents. Often, the railroad company is responsible for these tragic accidents as the result of failing to properly maintain the tracks or provide an adequate warning of oncoming trains.
Chappell, Smith & Arden handles all types of railroad cases
Your legal recourse will vary based on the type of injury you or your loved one sustained. Our team of attorneys is capable of handling all types of railroad injury cases, including the following:
- Derailments
- Chemical spills
- Railway crossing accidents
- Injured railroad employees under the Federal Employers' Liability Act
- Injured passengers
Litigation of railroad accidents is often quite complex
Due to the extensive regulations governing the maintenance and operation of the railroad industry, lawsuits involving railroad companies can be quite complex. The attorneys of Chappell, Smith & Arden use their knowledge and experience to evaluate your case and guide you through this complex process.
Our attorneys understand the railroad industry and know what to investigate
If a railroad company cuts corners or fails to meet required standards, our attorneys will expose those failures with thorough and diligent investigation. If necessary, Chappell, Smith & Arden will hire qualified experts and provide sophisticated accident reconstruction to help prove your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a railroad accident, you may be entitled to compensation
Railroad accident victims may be entitled to damages, including the following:
|
|
The railroads have attorneys working hard on their side. You should, too.
Chappell, Smith & Arden is made up of trial attorneys who do not shy away from taking cases all the way to trial. Often cases will not settle for a reasonable amount without a significant amount of development and preparation. We develop and prepare all of our cases for trial and pride ourselves on vigorously defending our clients' rights rather than taking a quick settlement.
We understand that this can be a very difficult time for the victims of a train accident and their families. We stand ready to discuss your case with you and assist with any questions or concerns related to your claim.
