Railroad Accidents
Train Accidents Information Center
About once every two hours, a train strikes a vehicle or pedestrian at a railroad crossing somewhere in the United States. The Firm of Coyne , Cundiff & Hillemann ,PC would like to help people who have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in an accident involving a train. Railroad injuries and deaths may be caused by a number of factors, including:
- Failure to Sound a Warning
- Inadequate Sight Distances for Auto Drivers at Railroad Crossings
- Inadequate or Defective Safety Devices at Railroad Crossings
Our attorneys have extensive expertise in representing with personal injuries. We have broad experience in investigating accidents, determining the cause, and filing and pursuing claims against companies responible. We know how to successfully navigate the complicated lines of state and federal law that cross and intersect in this area of negligence and liability.
Railroad companies have an established history of vigorously defending claims and have vast resources with which to mount their defense. It is important to keep in mind that the railroad companies and their insurance carriers evaluate claims with plaintiff's choice of counsel in mind. With many years of legal experience, and millions of dollars in recovery on behalf of our clients, Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, PC has the ability and financial strength to successfully take on the largest corporations in the world, including the largest railroad corporations.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a railroad accident, contact Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, PC by e-mail or call us at (636)561-5599 for a free initial consultation.