Rail Road Injuries

Train crashes, derailment and other accidents cause thousands of injuries each year. Railroad accidents can be catastrophic and in some cases fatal.

At Pepper & Odom Law Firm, our railroad accident attorneys have years of experience handling all types of transportation accident cases, such as car wrecks, train wrecks, semi truck or 18-wheeler wrecks, and more. Our attorneys can help you recover maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.

Causes of railroad accidents

Some common causes of railroad accidents include:

Track defects: Worn or misaligned tracks, broken switches, and broken bolt holes can be a recipe for disaster.
Faulty equipment: Mechanical failure such as faulty brakes or malfunctioning switches are also causes of train accidents.
Signal errors: Malfunctioning or missing crossing signals can cause devastating accidents that can injure or kill motorists, pedestrians, passengers and railroad workers.
Collisions with vehicles: Drivers who ignore crossing signals can cause fatal train-vehicle collisions.
Improperly loaded freight cars: Cars that are overloaded or loaded with improper weight distribution can cause serious accidents and derailments.
Weather conditions and debris on train tracks: Inclement weather and objects in a train’s path can lead to severe accidents and injuries.

Who is responsible for damages in a railroad accident?

Regardless of whether you’re an employee, passenger or bystander who has been injured in a railroad accident, multiple parties may be liable for your damages. In addition to the railway company, equipment manufacturers, track owners, and other contractors or shippers could be held responsible if their negligence caused your injury.