Train Accident & Injury Lawyers in Riverside
California train accident attorneys
In 2008, a catastrophic train accident made national news. The Chatsworth, California, Metrolink train wreck became the most devastating American train accident in 15 years, killing 25 people and injuring 135. Train accidents remain a serious threat in California today.
Underlying causes of train wrecks
When managing train accident cases, skilled attorneys at The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker confer with experts, such as engineers, investigators, and train accident specialists to reconstruct the accident, interview witnesses, and analyze facts. We pursue every possible avenue to recover money for your hospital and medical bills, future healthcare, lost wages, and estimated lost future income. We also provide aggressive advocacy to see that families who have lost loved ones get the compensation they are owed.
When private or public train companies, whether freight or passenger trains such as Amtrak or Metrolink, fail in their responsibilities, they may be liable for train accidents. We investigate underlying accident causes, such as the following:
- Failure to repair equipment, trains, or rail cars
- Mechanical failure
- Lack of track maintenance
- Derailment
- Understaffed or inadequately trained employees
- Lack of proper employee supervision
- Human error caused by overwork or long work schedules
- Crew with health problems
- Employees with drug or alcohol abuse
- Insufficient train security
- Conductor negligence
- Collisions with another train, car, or bus
- Railroad crossing warning system malfunction
Railroad companies are responsible for installing warning systems at railroad crossings. All too often, crossbars or flashing lights are not furnished until severe injury or fatality occurs. The railroad companies must also keep warning systems operational.
We’ll fight for you!
The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker is dedicated to maximizing your recovery from all liable parties. We draw on vast knowledge and experience when managing your claim. During 30 years of practice, our lawyers have recovered more than $1 billion for over 100,000 clients. See what we can do for you.
- If we don’t get you any money, we won’t charge you a dime.
- The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker offers free, confidential consultations with no obligation.
- Submitting your automobile or motorcycle accident case to us online entitles you to a 10% fee discount.
Call our Riverside office at (800) 333-0000 or fill out our online form today. We’ll fight for you!
