Railroad Accident Injury Lawyer

Railroad and train accidents are rare—but when they happen, they can be devastating. These accidents are so uncommon that they tend to dominate the Southern California news cycle when they happen. A high-speed train that derails, hits another vehicle, or strikes a pedestrian is likely to cause multiple fatalities and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage. These accidents are particularly complex due to state and federal regulations, corporate defendants, local transit agencies, and multi-county investigations. This is exactly why it’s important to have a railroad accident attorney to advocate for you.

At the Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates, we know how challenging it can be to fight for fair compensation when you’re recovering from a serious accident. We’ve seen how transit agencies and corporate defendants can stop you at every turn and leave you unable to get what you’re owed. That’s where Attorney Robin D. Perry, Esq. steps in. Having handled multiple seven-figure resolutions for clients, our train accident law firm is more than equipped to take on corporate defendants, federal agencies, and local transit agencies.

The Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates are located at 100 Oceangate in Suite 525 in Long Beach. Located just across the bridge spanning the Los Angeles River, we’re conveniently located near two bus stops for easy access by public transit. We’re also a short drive from I-710, so we’re easy to access from anywhere in the Long Beach region. Look for us near landmark like the Aquarium of the Pacific and The Promenade. Call us at 562-216-2944 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our experienced railroad accident attorneys now.

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Why These Accidents Are So Complex

Rail lines in Southern California are used by a variety of commuter, intercity, and freight trains. Intercity trains that run through this region include the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and LA Metro Rail. When an accident happens on these transit systems, you have multiple jurisdictions that may have a claim to the case, federal oversight by the Federal Railroad Administration, public transit agencies getting involved, and multiple defendants. All of these factors make train collisions far more complex than most other types of personal injury claims, which is why it’s important to work with an experienced train injury lawyer.

Common Types of Railroad Accidents in Southern California

If you’re involved in a San Diego train accident or suffer a train injury in Los Angeles, it’s likely due to one of the accident types below:

Vehicle collisions at railroad crossings, often caused by stalled vehicles, blocked crossings, or broken warning arms
Pedestrian strikes near stations or along the area’s rail corridors
Derailments that are often caused by track issues, excessive speeding, overloading, and maintenance problems
Collisions between trains
Platform and station injuries including falls, malfunctioning doors, and crowd-related injuries
Hazardous cargo incidents
Electrical and mechanical failures

While not all of these accidents are a railroad company’s fault, many of them are, and many of them are so serious that they should never happen at all. For example, collisions between trains can only occur when numerous safety protocols have been ignored or overridden. When a railroad fails to maintain safe operations, they may be held liable under California law.

Common Train Injuries

Orange County train injuries and injuries in other SoCal cities can leave you with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Some injuries commonly reported by victims include:

Traumatic brain injuries
Crush injuries
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Amputations
Complex fractures
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Burn injuries
PTSD and other psychological injuries
Wrongful death

San Bernardino railroad injuries and claims can be challenging due to the possibility of multiple victims. When there are multiple people battling severe injuries after a crash, there are many people fighting for the same pool of money, which is why you need a railroad injury attorney from the very beginning.

Determining Liability After a Railroad Accident

Liability in Riverside County and other SoCal counties is rarely simple. There are so many parties involved and numerous agencies with legal obligations to keep the railroad running safely. A strong train injury attorney in Los Angeles County will be able to explore all of these avenues and figure out who’s liable.

In many cases, the rail operator, such as Metrolink, Amtrak, and Sprinter, is liable. They are responsible for overseeing every part of the railroad operation to ensure safety and shutting down affected areas when safety cannot be guaranteed. Other potential liable parties include contractors that manage signal maintenance or tracks, manufacturers of defective locomotives and gate arms, public transit agencies, private motorists who block the tracks, and property owners whose property blocks visibility or access.

It is fairly common for more than one entity to share legal responsibility. Your railroad injury lawyer will begin investigating early to prevent the loss of black box data, dispatch logs, video footage, and other evidence that can strengthen your personal injury claim.

Compensation and Filing Deadlines

Should you successfully prove another party’s liability, you could be entitled to a wide range of compensation. You may recoup compensation for medical expenses, lost income, loss of earning capacity, property damage, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

However, it’s important to note that claims against public entities follow different laws in California. If your personal injury claim is against a private party, you typically have two years from the date of injury to file a claim. But under the Government Claims Act, you must submit a claim within six months of the incident if you suffered personal injury or wrongful death.

How Our Team of Injury Attorneys in Southern California Can Help

The team of railroad injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates is passionate about helping victims fight for justice after an accident caused by negligence. Railroad and transit authorities have a significant obligation to the public in general, and when they fall short, they must be held accountable. However, these companies have risk managers and defense teams that go to great lengths to protect their best interest and limit their financial losses. You need an attorney who can preserve important evidence, prove their liability, and fight aggressively on your behalf.

Our personal injury team is trial-tested and ready to take your case to court, and that puts us in a strong position for negotiations. You’ve suffered enough because of your accident. Let us handle the legal side of what you’ve lost.

Reach Out Today, Our Railroad Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help

Our team of train injury lawyers is here to help with your San Bernardino County, San Diego County, or other Southern California county claim. With the help of our train accident law firm, you can focus on recovery while we tackle your legal case. Schedule a consultation online or call us at 562-216-2944 now.