Railroad Crossing Collisions

Texas Railroad Crossing Accident Lawyer

It's a surprise to many people, but every year train fatality and injury statistics confirm that railroad crossing accidents are not rare. In 2006 alone, the Federal Railroad Administration counted almost 400 fatal railroad crossing collisions between trains and cars and trains and trucks.

If your loved one was seriously injured or killed in a railroad crossing accident, a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit could bring much-needed financial resources to pay for medical expenses and lost wages. But you will need experienced legal help to prove your case

Train accident attorney John Fabry, at the Houston law office of Williams ◊ Kherkher, is ready to help injured people and grieving families bring railroad crossing accident claims. His legal skill, backed by the financial and investigative resources of Williams ◊ Kherkher, can mean the difference in your case.

Contact our Houston law office to schedule a free consultation. Contacting Williams ◊ Kherkher does not obligate you to hire the firm. We can help you find answers and recover money for your expenses. We represent clients throughout Texas and across the U.S.

Causes of Railroad Crossing Accidents

Railroad companies would like you to believe that railroad crossing accidents occur because the vehicle driver was trying to beat the train or deliberately ignored safety warnings. However, some crossings are unsafe because the view of approaching trains is obstructed. Unsafe railroad crossings are accidents waiting to happen.

Dangerous railroad crossings have three major causes (apart from driver negligence):

1. Overgrown vegetation (trees, large shrubs) or other things obstructing the driver's ability to see an oncoming train.
2. Inadequate warning mechanisms (signs, flashing lights, gates) for the danger posed by the intersection.
3. Defective or poorly maintained warning devices that were not functioning properly at the time of the accident.

Experienced Railroad Crossing Accident Investigators

At Williams ◊ Kherkher our approach to these cases begins with a thorough investigation of the accident scene, working backwards from the point of impact. As appropriate, we work with engineering experts or railroad safety experts to understand the dynamics of the case.

We then use state-of-the-art video production to put forward the strongest, most convincing case we can on behalf of our injured clients. We advance all costs related to investigating and preparing your case. You pay no legal fees until we obtain a verdict or settlement in your case.

Call us at 1-800-220-9341 or contact attorney John Fabry to discuss your situation. Contacting John Fabry does not obligate you to hire the firm. Our telephones are answered 24-hours, seven days a week and we will travel to meet with our clients wherever they live in the United States.

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