Do you need an Arkansas railroad accident attorney?
Train and railroad accidents are tragic and devastating. Sometimes the causes of these terrible events are hard to identify. Was the crossing poorly marked? Were tracks improperly maintained? Did crew members fail to do their jobs? Victims of such terrible events are wise to seek legal guidance as soon as possible to assist them with the complex and difficult issues that can arise. The experienced attorneys at The Hershewe Law Firm offer these helpful tips for finding qualified lawyers to handle railroad accident injuries in Arkansas.
Look for firms that:
- Provide a positive history of personal injury settlements and other successful railroad litigation
- Understand the internal rules of railroad companies
- Immediately visit and inspect the accident scene, photographing and videotaping it
- Quickly interview witnesses, neighbors, police, local residents, and others to piece together the collision or accident events
- Research evidence of prior accidents or ongoing defects to rail lines
- Employ experts who are experienced in train accident reconstruction and can properly examine the scene for important discovery information
- Search for evidence of crew negligence or maintenance issues
- Obtain speed recorder "black box," and onboard videos
Timing is very important when train accidents happen. Many factors come into play and, sometimes, many people as well. Representatives from the railroad and federal and local agencies arrive promptly. Act speedily if you or a loved one is involved in a railroad crossing accident or other railroad-related incident.
Remember, rail accidents or incidents include:
- Crew negligence
- Damage to property
- Derailment
- Mechanical failure
- Poor maintenance of tracks
- Train-car collisions
- Train-person collisions
- Train-train collisions
- Speed
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Fatigue
- Failure to warn of approaching train, including, horn, whistle, lights
- Cell phones & other distractions
If you need guidance about an Arkansas railroad crossing accident or more information about railroad safety, contact The Hershewe Law Firm for a free consultation.
