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Train Crossing Accidents
Car Accidents at Atlanta Railroad Crossings
Accidents at train crossings can be devastating. The force of impact that a freight or passenger train delivers, due to its sheer size and speed, is immense. Injuries and fatalities are not uncommon in these circumstances. If a railroad crossing accident involving you or a loved one was the result of someone else’s negligence, you may have legal recourse against the negligent party.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Georgia railroad crossing accident, contact our law offices today for a free consultation.
Railroad Crossing Accidents
There were over 100 deaths from January to May of 2011 alone due to highway-rail incidents, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Georgia is in the top 10 states with the highest incidence rate of these accidents. Cities like Atlanta, which are very populous and boast a large number of highway-railroad grade crossings, are where these accidents tend to occur.
The root cause of these accidents can be equipment malfunction, track defects, and signal defects. However, the most common cause of railroad crossing accidents is human factors. Negligent driving can lead to serious injury for passengers and other drivers when an auto accident with a train occurs.
Experienced Georgia Car Accident Attorneys
No matter the cause of the accident, an experienced car crash attorney can investigate the site and the circumstances surrounding it and determine if and when negligence occurred. If you have grounds for a Georgia railroad accident lawsuit, a lawyer can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, property damage, and time out of work. You may also be able to recover pain and suffering damages and punitive damages against the at-fault party, depending on the degree of negligence that was involved.
At Morgan & Morgan, we are proud to staff our Atlanta law offices with the finest trial lawyers and support staff in the area. We are one of the largest and most respected law firms in the Southeast, because we get results for our clients. We will fight for your rights according to the law. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car and train accident, fill out our quick, simple form to get a free consultation.
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