Railroad Accidents

California Railroad Accident Attorneys

The Caltrain corridor between San Francisco and San Jose is one of the most dangerous railroad corridors in the country for pedestrians, bicyclists and crossing vehicles. Too often, people are taken by surprise when a train suddenly approaches a rail road crossing and they are struck by the train. Given the differential weight, size and speed, these accidents are almost always catastrophic, if not fatal, for the victims opposing the train.

The attorneys at Mary Alexander & Associates comprehend the emotional trauma clients endure when they are injured or lose a loved one in a railroad crossing accident. While we cannot revert to time before the accident, we can hold those who are responsible for the accident accountable. Contact our San Francisco law firm to speak with an experienced attorney who cares.

Occasionally, a railroad crossing accident occurs because a driver hastily attempts to beat the train. However, many of these accidents occur due to negligence, such as defective equipment or failure to warn. Negligence often involves:

• Inadequate warning signs (lack of signage)
• Defective railroad crossing gate arms (gate did not lower, no gate)
• Insufficient line of site for train approach (trees in the way, curves, etc.)
• Inadequate pedestrian crossing (lack of bridge or fence, no warning horn)

When unofficial (but well known) pedestrian crossings are not made official, or safety warning features are inadequate or defective, there is a breeding ground for tragic accidents to occur. Our Bay Area attorneys are committed to helping railroad accident victims and their families obtain justice and compensation. It is our goal, through effective litigation, to recover necessary compensation for clients and influence responsible parties to bring railroad safety up to date - thus avoiding further railroad crossing accidents in the future.

Comprehensive Experience in Railroad Accident Claims

In addition to railroad crossing accidents involving pedestrian injury, car accident or wrongful death claims, we are experienced handling cases involving train derailment and railroad employee injuries. We understand applicable FELA (Federal Employee Liability Act) regulations that apply to railroad workers who suffer a serious injury on the job.

Contact our San Francisco Railroad Accident Lawyers

From our office in San Francisco, we handle railroad accident cases involving Caltrain, Union Pacific and Amtrak railroads in California. For a free initial consultation with a train accident lawyer at Mary Alexander & Associates, call toll free 888-433-4448, or contact us online.

NO RECOVERY - NO FEE

Clients do not owe fees to Mary Alexander & Associates unless the firm recovers money from those who are responsible for their injury and loss.