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RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENTS

Written by our personal injury lawyers in Charlottesville

Between a car and a train, the train wins 99.99% of the time. Every year, there are large numbers of car accidents with serious injuries that result from the collision with a train. The many “sign only” crossings in Charlottesville, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Albemarle County, and all of central Virginia contribute to the rise in deaths at railroad crossings. In Virginia, private crossings do not require any signs and often do not require a whistle warning to be sounded by the oncoming train. It is during such instances that a trained investigator and/or lawyer must examine the scene of the crossing accident to make certain:

• If all state laws were complied with before the accident or death;
• If all rules of the railroad to warn pedestrians or vehicle operators of an oncoming train were followed;
• Whether the crossing is a public or private crossing as different rules apply to each;
• Whether or not there are whistle posts, blocked views, etc.;
• of a determination of facts to find out if any negligence occurred to cause the collision.

Our personal injury lawyers in Charlottesville have experience in representing persons injured or killed at railroad crossings. We have investigated and made determinations of fault in Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina and Florida. Call our Charlottesville office for a free consultation.

Railroad workers can collect for injuries. Call the law firm of Wilson & Hajek.

Personal injury lawyers in Charlottesville serving Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Albemarle County, and all of central Virginia.