The train and corresponding railroads ushered in a new era of transportation during the nineteenth century and helped settled the western half of the United States. Small towns cropped up throughout the country as railroad stops for everyone who was heading out west, or simply on their way home. While the use of the train as a passenger vehicle decreased after the advent of the airplane, trains and railcars continue to be an important source of transportation for products throughout the country, many in the oil and chemical industries. If you have been injured in an accident involving a train, reach out to a dedicated Richmond train accident lawyer at Christina Pendleton & Associates to discuss your available legal options.
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Train Accidents in Virginia
Unfortunately, the rise of dangerous chemicals which are shipped via trains has led to an increased number of tragic train accidents. The worst are those which occur within a city itself after a train accident occurs. These accidents are often caused by a variety of factors, although many are due to the excessive speed of a train when taking a curve in areas that should be marked as slower speeds. Trains are often obligated to go at a much slower speed when entering any urban area, and the failure of the train operator could do so could lead to liability if an accident occurs.
Train accidents unfortunately also occur in situations where a train hits a parked vehicle on the tracks. This can be due to a number of factors, and the issue of delayed warning of an impending train is, unfortunately, one of the most prominent reasons for a train accident. There are a multitude of railway stops throughout the state of Virginia, and not every stop offers motor vehicle drivers adequate warning before the approach of a train. When trains come barreling around the bend of an intersection at top speeds without much warning to drivers and pedestrians, dangerous, and often deadly, accidents can occur.
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Personal Injury Claims
The immediate aftermath of a train accident is often a tragic situation. Trains which run into unintended stationary objects have the potential to do a great deal of damage, to both property and people. When a train operator or manufacturer has acted negligently in the operation of the train or the manufacture and maintenance of the train, you may be able to bring a claim for damages against the train company. These damages can include:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Lost wages
- Future earnings
- Pain and suffering
The recovery time after a train injury can be extreme, and you should not be forced to cover this expense while you are in the hospital. The negligent train company should be held liable for any damages caused by their actions. To learn more about damages that can be collected against a negligent train company, speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Richmond, VA.
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Schedule a Consultation with a Richmond Train Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were injured in a train accident, do not hesitate to contact the train accident attorneys at Christina Pendleton & Associates. Our lawyers have years of experience in handling personal injury claims relating to train accidents and understand the devastation a train accident can cause. While not as common as car accidents, train accidents have the ability to cause serious injuries to anyone involved. You should not be responsible for covering medical expenses and other expenses during this time and should instead be able to only focus on your recovery. Contact Christina Pendleton & Associates today for your initial free consultation.
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