Remember "The Ballad of Casey Jones," the watchful engineer who saved everyone's life?
It's not like that at rail crossings today. Commercial freight lines are guided more by sensors than by humans, and light rail trains pass through complex, busy urban areas where accidents are common occurrences. Most crossing accidents are caused by poor sight lines or ineffective warning systems.
Railroad Crossing Accidents Cost Lives
Sometimes the crossings have been designed so that trains and street traffic can't see one another. Sometimes the rail and street signals are not in sync, so cars are channeled into dangerous areas. Sometimes the areas around the crossing are poorly maintained, a condition of premises liability. And sometimes, human error is a factor.
Train Crossing Accidents Wreak Havoc on Human Lives
Regardless of cause, railroad accidents wreak havoc on passengers on the train, on employees inside and outside the train, on motorists trying to get around the train, and on pedestrians nearby. Compensation can be challenging because railroads have a separate system of regulations. That's why you need an attorney who has worked in both worlds and knows the intricacies of filing claims relating to trains.
Choose the Right Van Nuys Train Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a rail crossing accident in Southern California, contact a firm that is experienced with all kinds of transportation litigation. The Law Office of Rosenstock and Azran will help you sort out your options and create a plan that will lead to justice for you.
Serving the Families and Victims of Rail Crossing Accidents
In addition to railroad crossing injuries, our firm is also dedicated to serving the families and victims of other types of railway injuries, including pedestrian and automobile collision injuries. If you or your loved one has been permanently injured, our attorneys can assist you in recovering medical expenses, future care needs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and additional expenses incurred due to the injury. We also have a record of success in returning favorable settlements and verdicts to the families of wrongful death victims.
When you work with us, you work with only us. We are good listeners, shrewd strategists and tough negotiators. Put our knowledge and experience to work seeking compensation for you. Call Los Angeles railroad accident lawyers Rosenstock and Azran at 818-666-0056 or 800-680-6512 (toll free).
