Train Accident Lawyer

Anyone injured in a train accident should seek a reliable and experienced attorney as soon as possible. While it may take time for the FRA and other parties to determine liability, an attorney will help an injured train accident victim navigate the legal issues and seek acceptable compensation for his or her losses. If a train accident causes a fatality, the victim’s family may pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party or parties with the help of an attorney.

Damages in a wrongful death or personal injury claim typically include:

• Medical expenses. The plaintiff can file claims for all medical expenses resulting from the defendant’s actions, including hospital bills, prescription costs, medical device costs, fees for surgeries or ongoing treatments, and any other costs for necessary continuing care.
• Pain and suffering. A train accident can cause catastrophic personal injuries, and it is a terrifying experience. Plaintiffs can seek damages for physical pain and mental trauma following a train accident, and their damages are often much more than their medical bills.
• Lost income. If a plaintiff’s injuries prevent him or her from returning to work for an extended time, he or she may seek damages for the wages lost in that time. Additionally, if the plaintiff’s injuries prevent him or her from working ever again, the plaintiff may pursue action for the wages he or she would have reasonably expected to earn in the future.
• Property damage. If the defendant’s behavior caused damage to the plaintiff’s personal property, such as a vehicle, the defendant can seek damages for the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged property.
• Punitive damages. In some cases, a jury finds a defendant’s behavior so extreme as to award the plaintiff punitive damages. As the name implies, punitive damages exist to punish defendants by awarding financially significant damages.

If you have experienced injuries or other damages from a train accident in Florida, get in touch with the attorneys at Freedland Harwin Valori, PL. Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation. We can review the details of your case and let you know what to expect from a lawsuit.