What Are Common Injuries From San Gabriel Train Accidents?
San Gabriel train accidents can result in major injuries such as fractures (broken bones) involving surgical repair, traumatic head injuries, various back & neck injuries, and sometimes wrongful death. A San Gabriel train accident attorney will work to help you make a monetary recovery for your injuries and losses. This may include pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income, disfigurement, loss of normal life, and any other losses.
Types of Train Accidents that Causes Injuries
Train accidents happen in primarily two forms:
Accidents between trains typically get a lot of publicity. This is because there is always the risk of a large number of injuries or fatalities. Passenger trains in California regularly transport hundreds of passengers at a time. Therefore, a crash between two of these trains can put many people in danger, not to mention those who are not on the train but in the vicinity of a crash.
In collisions between trains, it can be hard to identify who is at fault or whether multiple errors caused the accident. For instance:
California Train Accidents Involving Cars
Trains in California can be involved in accidents with automobiles as well.
These usually occur at crossings where trains and cars both use the same section of a roadway. These crossings are controlled by signals and many have gates that lower to prevent vehicles from accidentally driving into the path of a train. However not all of the crossings are well controlled, and those that are sometimes have malfunctions.
When this happens, it is possible for a car to cross railroad tracks at the same time an approaching train will use the tracks, resulting in a collision between the train and automobile. These collisions are very serious and generally lead to injuries or fatality to the passengers of the car. The passengers on a train can be hurt too, especially if the train brakes hard to avoid the collision or derails after impact.
With dozens of players involved and hundreds of ways a train accident can happen, it is not surprising that these cases can be difficult.
In addition, train employees have special protections under the law. The Federal Employees Liability Act, commonly referred to as FELA, can provide an avenue for an injured worker to recover for any kind of railway-related damages. These employees might have a claim under the law in addition to a claim against an at-fault party so that several claims might actually exist.
Get In Touch with an Experienced San Gabriel Train Accident Attorney
Train accidents often are serious and result in major injury or death to dozens or even hundreds of passengers at a time. Further, those in vehicles that are struck by trains are at a high risk for physical injuries and harm after an impact. Regardless of whether you were a passenger in a train or in a car, if you have been involved in an accident with a train, you might be entitled to a financial recovery for your injuries.
A personal injury attorney can help you understand whether you have a claim and what damages you might be able to recuperate, including payment for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and also any other expenses you were forced to incur. With the facts of each accident and each injury differing from one another, it is a good idea to consult with an attorney to receive advice specific to your situation.
Mendez & Sanchez has represented many clients in which their injuries were a result of a train accident. Our San Gabriel train accident lawyers are here to assist you. Our law firm has succeeded in settling several train accident claims; we are always here to fight for your legal rights and be sure that the liable person's insurance provider pays you adequate compensation for your injuries.
Our firm concentrates on the rights of injured victims and those victims are the only individuals we represent. We only handle personal injury claims and we focus all of our time on defending the rights of those who are injured at the hands of another. When you consult with the lawyers at Mendez & Sanchez, you will have a devoted legal team who will work relentlessly to get you the recovery you deserve.
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