- No Recovery No Fee!
- Personal Injury
- Tourist Related Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Work Related Injuries
- Resources
Railroad Injury Claims - Railroad Injuries
Serving Buffalo, New York
According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), approximately 3,000 railroad accidents take place in the U.S. every year. Due to the size, weight and speed of trains, these railroad injuries are often catastrophic, causing severe injuries, cargo and chemical spills, and fatalities 33% of the time.
The most common type of railroad accidents near Buffalo, New York and across the U.S. occur when:
- A train collides with another train
- A train collides with a passenger vehicle on the railroad tracks
- A train becomes derailed
Since the railroad industry is not highly regulated by the U.S. government, and the technology used is fairly old – it was developed over 70 years ago – there is a relatively wide range of different causes for railroad accidents:
- Mechanical failure
- Improperly maintained tracks
- Conductor fatigue, inexperience
- Driving the train under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Passenger vehicle driver negligence
- Defective or insufficient railroad crossing signs, lights and gates.
- Unsafe or excessive speed
In order to determine the cause and whether negligence was a factor in the railroad injury claim, a thorough investigation must be performed. Depending on the circumstances, the conductor, the railroad company, maintenance company, or a passenger vehicle driver could be at fault. If evidence of negligence is found and can be proven in court, the victims are entitled to and should seek financial retribution in court.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a railroad accident near the Niagara, Buffalo, New York state area, you should contact the lawyers of John Feroleto Attorneys at Law. We can advise you of your legal rights and help determine if you have a solid case
We work on a contingency basis, so you never pay us legal fees unless your case is won or settled out of court. So, don’t hesitate to call us today to schedule a complimentary case evaluation in our Buffalo office.
1220 Liberty Building | 424 Main St. | Buffalo, NY 14202 | (716) 854-0700
