Train Accident Injuries

Train accidents have the potential to cause extremely serious injuries due to the enormous size and high operating speeds of this method of transport. Train injuries are often similar to those sustained in automobile accidents, and may include whiplash, broken bones, and head injuries.

Each year, thousands of passengers or pedestrians are injured in train accidents. In such cases, these passengers or pedestrians may be able to sue the train or railroad company for damages. If you or a loved one has been involved in a train accident, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to schedule a free consultation.

Causes of Train Accident Injuries

Train accidents may be caused by a number of factors, including conductor negligence, poor upkeep of the train, inadequate communication of train track status, or damages to the train track. Passengers or pedestrians typically suffer from train accidents in the following ways:

• A passenger sustains an injury while on the train itself.
• A pedestrian sustains an injury while standing near the tracks while a train passes.
• A passenger or driver of another vehicle sustains an injury when the vehicle is hit by the train.
• A pedestrian sustains an injury while slipping or falling off of a railway platform.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know has been injured in a train accident, it is important to discuss the case with an experienced attorney. Contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.