If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident in South Carolina,
a car and truck accident lawyer with our firm will fight to help you obtain compensation you deserve.
Railroad/ Train Accidents
Railroad and Train Accidents Call for EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION!
When a railroad or train accident occurs in South Carolina, the injuries can be severe due to the size and speed of the train. Head, neck or back injuries are not uncommon. Accidents may result in serious cuts, broken bones or burns. There were nearly 11,000 railroad accidents or incidents in all of 2009, with 656 fatalities, according to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
If you or a loved one was injured in a railroad or train accident, it's important to talk to an experienced attorney. At Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., we understand what train accident victims in South Carolina are going through. We have more than 75 years of combined experience helping people just like you get the justice they deserve. A train accident lawyer with our firm can help you identify the responsible parties in your accident. We can work with you to build the strongest possible case.
A train accident may involve:
- A derailment
- A collision with another train, a car, truck or bus
- A passenger getting hurt by a closing door
- A passenger falling or tripping while boarding or exiting the train
Who is at Fault in a Railroad and Train Accident?
The accident may be the fault of a negligent crew or train operator. Any number of factors may have contributed to a particular train accident, including:
- Track defects
- Mechanical or electrical malfunction
- Human error (communication failure or operator fatigue)
The railroad industry is regulated. The train's crew has obligations to meet in order to avoid professional negligence. For example, a crew member must sound a horn when approaching certain crossings in populated areas.
Contact a Railroad and Train Accident Lawyer with Our Firm
Contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. A South Carolina railroad and train accident lawyer can provide experienced representation and personal attention if you or a loved one has been injured in a transportation accident.
Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 today for your free personal injury consultation.
Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. We're on your side.