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TRAIN ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS IN SAN DIEGO
Have you been involved in a train accident in the state of California? Our firm specializes in train accident cases and can help you fight for the compensation that you deserve. Give us a call today to get started. Our consultations are always free and you pay nothing if your case doesn’t settle. Give us a call by dialling 858-900-9911 to schedule a free consultation.

WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING INJURED IN A TRAIN COLLISION
In need of a California Train Accident Lawyer? Many people aren’t aware of the frequency of train accidents. Derailments and collisions are a daily occurrence across the United States. One is said to occur every 90 minutes on average.
Some of these incidents, like the recent headline-grabbing Amtrak derailment, result in death. Many more incidents result in passengers injured.
In an average year, over 2,000 Americans find themselves injured or suffered injuries for your case and want a settlement from a train crash or train related incident.
If you were injured in a train crash you’ll want to know your rights and the responsibilities of the railroad companies. Read on for more.
Checking Your Injuries & Health
The first and most vital thing you can do following a train crash case is to seek immediate medical help.
Even if you believe the injuries you’ve sustained from the accident are minor, you should seek a doctor’s second opinion.
Common injuries resulting from train accidents include:
- Spinal Cord Damage
- Fractured or Broken Bones
- Paralysis
- Concussion of Minor Traumatic Brain Damage
- Dislocations
- Torn Tendons
- Muscle or Tissue Damage
- Emotional Disorders
- PTSD
WHAT CAUSES A TRAIN CRASH?
Sometimes trains go through a mechanical failure with accidents being caused by something like a faulty breaking mechanism. This is usually due to poor maintenance on the part of the railroad company.
Trains carrying heavy cargo may run into issues in slowing or stopping. This can often result in collision or derailments.
Fatigue, intoxication, or general irresponsibility exhibited by train conductors has also been a known cause of railroad accidents.
Outside of the train itself, the railroad company is expected to maintain all other aspects that could affect train safety. These include ensuring the maintenance of the tracks themselves.
It also means ensuring that train crossing areas are marked clearly and properly and that all crossing gates and lights are
If an automobile driver were to cause a collision as a result of unclear railway crossing signage, the railroad company would still be liable for all damages.
Individuals need not be riding the train to be potentially owed damages by a railroad company.
Many train accidents involve injuries to bystanders and pedestrians. These accidents may happen as a train comes in or leaves a station.
In the case of the Amtrack incident, it may involve a train creating damage on a roadway adjacent to the train tracks.
If damages sustained by bystanders can be proven to be caused by the negligence of the railroad company, they have a right to sue just as any passenger does

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