Railroad accidents can result in catastrophic injuries due to the massive size and weight of trains. Whether you're a railroad worker injured on the job or a civilian hurt in a crossing accident, understanding your legal rights and the specialized laws governing railroad liability is crucial for securing fair compensation.
Introduction
Railroad accidents are governed by specialized federal laws that differ significantly from typical personal injury cases, requiring attorneys with specific expertise in railroad law.
Railroad workers are protected under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which provides different rights and remedies than standard workers' compensation systems.
Civilians injured in railroad crossing accidents, derailments, or other incidents involving trains may have claims under federal railroad safety laws and state personal injury law.
Types of Railroad Accident Cases
Different categories of railroad accidents that may give rise to legal claims for compensation.
Railroad Crossing Accidents
Collisions between trains and vehicles or pedestrians at railroad crossings, often involving inadequate warning systems.
On-the-Job Railroad Injuries
Work-related injuries to railroad employees covered under FELA rather than traditional workers' compensation.
Train Derailments
Accidents caused by track defects, mechanical failures, or human error that result in trains leaving the tracks.
FELA Claims for Railroad Workers
Special legal protections and claim procedures available to injured railroad employees under federal law.
Prove Employer Negligence
Show Work-Related Injury
File Within Time Limits
Document All Damages
