Train accidents can result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. We fight for the victims and their families to ensure accountability and justice are served.
What Causes Train Accidents?
There were 6,705 non-fatal injuries and nearly 1,000 deaths in U.S. train accidents last year. These accidents happen in different ways and for a variety of reasons. Following a crash, your train accident attorney must examine highly technical accident reports and evidence to determine the cause of the accident. In doing so, we can pinpoint liable parties and seek compensation through the proper legal channels. Some common causes of train accidents include:
- Inadequate maintenance
- Train operator errors or recklessness
- Trains that operate too fast for the conditions
- Mechanical failures
- Negligence by train conductor or engineer
- Stalled vehicles on the train track
- Derailment
- Defective tracks
Liable parties often include large corporations or government agencies, which can make the resulting claims more complicated. Choose a law firm with the experience and resources necessary to take on such opponents. Choose Fassold Trial Law.