Railroad Accident Attorneys

Recent Railroad Accident Settlements & Verdicts

$2 Million Train Settlement
Our client was hit by a train at a crossing with multiple tracks and flashing lights only, but no gates, where he claimed malfunctioning lights and that there should have been gates at the crossing. In addition, he claimed the train was speeding and failed to properly sound the horn under the requirements of Ohio law.

$1.7 Million Train Settlement
Vehicle hit by a train at a railroad crossing (Confidential to protect the victim and family).

$300,000 Settlements
A 63 year-old retired man was hit by a train at a crossing with multiple tracks protected only by flashing lights but no gates. The victims family claimed obstructive vegetation and other objects on the railroad right-of-way in violation of R.C. 4955.36 as well as defective flashing signals and a failure of the locomotive engineer to properly sound the horn as required under Ohio law. The victim had a history of heart problems which created a question of the cause of death in the moments prior to the tragedy. (Confidential to protect the victim and family).

Helpful Links for Railroad Accidents

FFRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports
Profiles of U.S. Railroads
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Rail Transportation Occupations

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