Train Wreck Lawyer

Railroad crossing accidents between a train and an automobile are thankfully rare, but when they do happen, severe injuries and even death are the likely result for those in the automobile. At Henry & Williams, our lawyers have substantial experience representing those who have been injured in railroad crossing accidents. With offices in West Plains, Mountain Grove and Springfield, we serve seriously injured people throughout Missouri and beyond. The most important issue in a train crossing accident is determining why the tragic collision occurred. There can be many different reasons for this, including:
* Did the train operator sound appropriate warnings?
* Did the train operator take appropriate evasion action?
* Did the railroad install appropriate signs and signals to warn motorists?

In a Claim Against a Railroad, You Need an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer If you believe you have a claim against a railroad, you need to understand from the beginning that these cases can be very difficult. Railroads will spare no expense to defend themselves, and the railroad's attorneys will contest every part of your claim. In addition, these cases require extensive investigation and the use of experts to help recreate the events leading up to the accident. Our railroad accident lawyers have experience investigating railroad accidents and representing injured people and surviving family members in litigation against railroads in Springfield and West Plains. We have access to recognized experts who can help you prove both the railroad's negligence and your own damages.

We will take a close look at the train's onboard event recorder, which can show the speed of the train, its throttle position, when the train began to brake and when the train began using its emergency brakes. Most trains are also equipped with video cameras that can shed light on what happened. We will canvass the area surrounding the crossing to interview witnesses. In many cases, these witnesses can inform us about valuable information such as whether or not the train sounded its whistle at the appropriate time.

Litigation against a railroad is much more complex than many other kinds of personal injury litigation. Our attorneys will make sure you have the best possible chance to achieve a successful result in your case. Call 417-256-8133, toll free at 888-653-4391 or e-mail Lynn or Roy to set up a free initial consultation. We will advance the costs necessary to prosecute your case and will not charge any attorneys fees unless we recover money damages for you.