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RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENTS

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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.

SOLID LEGAL EXPERIENCE

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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