What should you do if you were involved in a Train Accident?
First and foremost you should seek proper medical attention and contact 1-800-LundyLaw before speaking with any representative of a train company or their insurance companies. It is always advisable to seek out the advice of an attorney experienced in these types of cases as soon as possible. There are laws that limit the amount of time you have to file a claim, and with mass transit systems owned or operated by government entities, that time limit may be shorter than you think.
Train Derailment Litigation Facts
Unfortunately, each year train accidents result in the loss of life of hundreds of individuals and cause injury to thousands. While it is the responsibility of the railroad companies to ensure the safety of their passengers, train accident litigation can be a complicated process. This is due to the discovery of the cause behind the accident, multiple defendants using multiple law firms, and multiple insurance companies being involved in the process. This is why it is important to choose the right law firm with the experience to help you with your claim.
Train Accident Compensation
As a victim of a train accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Hospitalization and related Medical Expenses
- Present and Future Loss of earnings
- Present and Future Permanent
- Physical Disability
- Related Emotional Suffering
- Related Psychological Disorders (i.e. Depression, Anxiety
- Destruction or Loss of Personal Property
- Various Other Related Issues
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Bus Accidents?
For example, if a child is injured in a school bus accident and the bus is owned by a private company, the company can be held responsible for the actions of their driver. Even if a bus is owned by a city or state government, they may not be protected by sovereign immunity if negligence can be proven on the part of the driver or the governmental agency who may not have maintained their buses properly. The only way to know for sure who can be held responsible for bus accident injuries is to contact our Bus Accident Attorneys to learn what your next steps should be.
Lundy Law provides support for Train Accident Victims
The best way for you to understand your rights under the law as a victim of a train accident is by contacting an experienced attorney. If you are a loved one has been injured or killed in the tragic accident call Lundy Law today. We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for victims involved in accidents on public transportation. For over 55 years the lawyers at Lundy Law have represented thousands of victims of accidents occurring on public transportation of all types in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Put our experience and success rate to work for you. Remember This Name 1-800-LundyLaw.
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