Nashville Railroad Accident Attorney
Injured in a Railroad Crossing Accident or Train Derailment?
Railroad accidents usually result in
severe injury or death. Unfortunately, many of us do not take railroad crossings very
seriously. Instead, we rely on crossing signals and automatic crossbars
to warn us about an oncoming train. We forget that sometimes, these safety
measures fail. There are approximately 150,000 public railroad crossings
in the U.S. This amounts to more than 35,000 gates, over 25,000 sets of
flashing lights, and 1,200 bells and signals to maintain.
If your loved one was the victim of a fatal railroad accident due to crossing
signal failure or other negligence, the train accident attorneys at Kinnard,
Clayton & Beveridge are here to help. With over 100 years of experience
helping accident victims in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama, our firm
has the knowledge and courtroom skills necessary to handle your personal
injury or
wrongful death lawsuit with sensitivity and professionalism. Call now for the help you need!
Initial consultations are free and confidential – call (615) 933-2893.
Help for Injured Commuters & Train Accident Victims
Train, railway, and other commuter-related accidents can be deadly. From
passengers on a train to bystanders and pedestrians near a railway, some
of the most serious and catastrophic injuries can result due to all types
of negligent actions. In 2015, one of the worst commuter train wrecks
in United States history occurred on an Amtrak route from Philadelphia
to New York. The train wreck killed 8 and injured more than 200 others
after derailing.
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, our Tennessee train accident lawyers
believe in protecting the rights of those injured or killed in train and
railroad crossing accidents. With extensive experience and a track record
that speaks for itself, our dedicated and thorough legal team is here
to help you and your family every step of the way. If you or a loved one
was injured or killed in a train or commuter accident, please reach out
to our law firm in Nashville, Tennessee.
Causes of Railroad, Train & Other Commuter Wrecks
As it can be with many accident cases, a single cause is not always the
culprit in a serious train or commuter wreck.
Many times, there are a number of contributing factors, including the following:
- Negligence by the conductor, including texting, sleeping or other distractive behavior
- Improper training or supervision of railway and other workers
- Improper or lack of maintenance of tracks and railways
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Faulty or
defective equipment and train parts
- Faulty or defective signage, warning lights and other warning signals
These are just some of the many reasons that can lead to a serious commuter
crash. Our firm thoroughly investigates each case to make sure all potentially
negligent parties in a train accident are held liable for their actions—from
individual employees of a railway company to the company itself and other
businesses that maintain the railway.
Whether you were injured in a railway collision or derailment as a passenger
or you are a railroad worker who was injured on the job, we are here to
seek full and fair compensation on your behalf.
Call Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge for a Free Consultation
If you are looking for dedicated support and aggressive representation
in a railroad injury or fatality lawsuit, contact our office today. Not
only do we bring more than a century of legal experience to every case
we handle, but we are backed by an impressive track record of successful
results. We have already recovered millions of dollars for past clients.
Call (615) 933-2893 to get started with a free initial consultation.
