Train Accident Lawyers in Fresno, California

Fresno has a large commuting population.  Commuter trains are utilized by a huge sector of the working population every day.  Not only do we expect the trains to be reliable but we also utilize them for their safety.  Freight trains are also a common site in Fresno as they pass through the Great Central Valley carrying dry goods to all edges of the nation.  When train accidents occur, hundreds of people can be affected.  Fresno train accidents can lead to serious injuries or even wrongful death.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident, you need to contact a knowledgeable Fresno train accident lawyer who can assist you in getting the compensation that you deserve.

Train Accidents Can Be Fatal

While the number of train accidents is far fewer in number than car or truck accidents annually, generally the number of passengers injured in a train or metrolink accident far exceed a single motor vehicle crash.  The number of potential passengers in one train car alone versus the one or two people that are in a vehicle makes evident the potential catastrophe in a train collision.  Contact Fresno accident attorney Lee Arter today if you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident.

Common injuries in train accidents

Passengers of commuter often suffer broken bones, blunt force trauma as well as brain injury, and possible fatalities.  Train accidents occur for a number of reasons.  In many cases a train crash may be caused by the negligence of the operator.  In other cases, the safety equipment owned and operated by the train company may not be functioning properly.  In some cases the state or county may be liable for failing to maintain railroad crossings.    For example, a failure of railroad crossing lights or railroad crossing gates and other safety equipment failing to descend prior to a train arriving would be negligence on behalf of the owner and operator of the railroad crossing   If the motor vehicle driver, whether it be a car, a truck, or motorcycle, is also distracted by music or a phone call, a train accident could result.  There have also been times when cars or trucks attempt to race a train or metrolink to a crossing, disregarding the safety lights and warnings, resulting in a train crash.  These drivers attempt to save a few minutes of their day by risking their lives, and the lives of people on the train and others in passenger vehicles.  Ultimately, even if these driver's arrive at the crossing at the same time, or after the train has reached the crossing, the driver will most likely suffer serious injuries, if not death.  Not to mention the likelihood that the passengers on the train will be injured.  Train derailment can be tragic since many times it is unexpected.

Contact Our Fresno Train Accident and Train Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident, it is vital that you contact one of our Fresno Train Accident Attorneys immediately.  As with any accident, it is essential that the facts and circumstances which led up to the train collision are examined.  We have experts and investigators who will research the train crash in an attempt to understand all of the circumstances which led up to the derailment and who is responsible for your injuries.

Even if you are not presently experiencing pain, and you were involved in a train or metrolink accident, please contact one of our Fresno Train Accident Lawyers for a free consultation to discuss what options you may have.  If it is later determined that you suffered brain injuries, or your minor injuries are progressively getting worse you may be entitled to a larger settlement. 

Call our Fresno Train Accident and Train Injury Attorneys today at (800) 785-9924.