How Do Train Accidents Happen in Georgia?
There are many kinds of railroad accidents. The most common include:
- Train-on-car
- Train-on-train
- Railroad crossings in which pedestrians are hit by an oncoming train
- Derailments
- Other accidents in which there are injuries even without a collision
Frequent causes of these train accidents include:
- Defects in the train tracks
- Hazards on the train tracks
- Defective train signals, crossing gates, or lights
- Car drivers who fail to yield to trains / crossing gates
- Excessive cargo weight
- Defects in the train cars or engine
- Employee error
- Cargo or fixtures protruding too far outside the train
- Violations of safety rules, regulations, or laws
- Inadequate train or railway maintenance
- Failure of the conductor to sound a horn when approaching train crossings
- Pedestrian suicide
If you’ve been injured in an accident you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our office directly at to schedule your free consultation.
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An Alpharetta, Georgia Train Accident Lawyer Can Pursue Compensation
The companies that own and operate trains and their rail lines typically carry large insurance policies to cover derailments, collisions, and other such incidents. Nevertheless, you should never talk with insurance representatives without first consulting a Georgia train accident lawyer.
It is the job of an insurance adjustor to pay you as little as possible. Meanwhile, as a Georgia personal injury law firm, it is our job to ensure you get paid every penny you’re entitled to under the law. That’s why it is so important that you call us before considering any other party’s offer.
As your train accident lawyer in Alpharetta, GA, we can handle everything relating to your case, including negotiations with insurers. From accident reconstruction to medical damages, we’ll work with qualified and respected experts to build an effective case.
Because relatively few law firms focus on train accident litigation, we make our services available to clients throughout the entire state of Georgia. Whether you live in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Fulton County, or anywhere else in the state, we will do whatever it takes to zealously advocate for your interests.
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