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AMTRAK TRAIN KILLS WATERWORKS EMPLOYEE

Written by our railroad injury lawyers in Charlottesville

An Amtrak train travelling from Newport News to Richmond struck and killed the driver of a pickup at a crossing marked only by a sign. The absence of gates and warning lights at railroad crossings creates a dangerous situation for persons using these crossings and for the train crews and passengers on Amtrak trains.

The State of Virginia has many of these “sign only” crossings. Just last year a woman was killed in James City Count at a crossing which has only a sign. The railroads should be working harder to provide protection to the general public at these crossings. Gates and flashing lights would undoubtedly save lives of the general public and prevent injuries to train passengers and train crew.

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Since 2023 we have focused our efforts on serving as railroad injury lawyers for citizens and railroad workers who have been seriously injured or hurt due to negligence by Buckingham or CSX.

For decades citizens, conductors, engineers, and other railroad workers have counted on our railroad injury lawyers in Charlottesville, Augusta County, Waynesboro, Richmond, Hopewell, Lynchburg, and Roanoke for help. Whether you have a grievance or injury, you are covered under FELA and should know all of your rights before taking on a powerful railroad company and its load of lawyers.

If your railroad injury or damage was caused by a signal maintainer, crossing, or maintenance of way involving Buckingham or CSX, we encourage you to contact our office for a free consultation.

Contact the experienced railroad injury lawyers at the law firm of Wilson & Hajek.

Railroad injury lawyers in Charlottesville serving Augusta County, Waynesboro, Richmond, Hopewell, Lynchburg, Roanoke and all of central Virginia.

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Francis Hajek’s legal experience in the field of personal injury covers all injuries including the most serious: death, loss of limb, quadriplegia; to minor injuries such as sprains,
His success rate is high. The verdicts are substantial.

These cases have taken place in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Ohio and Washington, D.C. (Cases are in state and federal courts.) Notably, Francis Hajek, along with co-counsel, obtained a record-setting $46 million jury verdict for an injured client. The verdict was for $46 million, but that amount rose to $60 million with interest. The defendant agreed to a confidential settlement and abandoned its appeal.

This case reflects the dedication of Francis Hajek to his client, who suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury along with many other physical injuries after a train derailed and crashed into his workplace. The trial in Prince William County was over 3 weeks long. At Wilson & Hajek, every client is treated with the same dedication and personal service as we help you get justice. Experience counts and Francis Hajek has over 30 years of legal experience. Explore our website and learn how we can help you.

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