Grade Crossing Accidents

Railroad Crossing Accidents

Crossing Accidents in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arizona

Few people who haven't been in a railroad crossing accident can understand how such a thing can happen. But we at the Cartall Law Firm understand. For almost 20 years, we have been helping injured motorists, injured railroad workers, and families who have lost a loved one in a railroad accident from Arizona to Alabama.

We are dedicated to your physical and financial recovery after a railroad crossing accident. Contact us or call 1-800-880-7245 toll free 24 hours a day. We offer a free initial consultation so you get the information you need to understand your rights and options for recovery.

Railroad Crossing Accidents - Not as Rare as You Think

While it seems like a railroad crossing accident is an isolated incident, it may not be. If a railroad crossing has become dangerous, there is probably a pattern of problems at that crossing. It's the job of the railroad and of municipalities to watch for changing conditions that could increase the hazard of a railroad crossing.

Railroad cars that once ran through uninhabited lands 100 years ago are now crossing through developed areas, increasing the chances that a car and train will meet at a crossing. There are a number of things the railroad company needs to do to maintain a safe crossing - and their responsibility increases as traffic increases.

  1. Clearing away brush so the crossing is visible and blowing the whistle when the train approaches the crossing
  2. Putting up a railroad crossing sign
  3. Adding flashing lights to alert drivers to an oncoming train
  4. Adding a descending bar to prevent cars from crossing the tracks

Experienced in Train Accident Investigations

The sad fact is that many car-train collisions are fatal for the motorists. The unanswered question of how the accident occurred can haunt family members. At The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, we believe knowing what happened can aid the healing process. No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, but a wrongful death claim for economic and non-economic losses can help a family begin to recover a solid financial footing.

Attorney Bryan P. Cartall has 18 years of experience working on the railroad as well as 10 years of legal experience handling catastrophic injury cases involving the railroad. His understanding of railroad operations and the laws and regulations that apply to railroads is a tremendous benefit when investigating and proving railroad crossing accident cases.

To speak with a lawyer at The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, regarding a railroad crossing accident or fatal crash, contact our San Antonio law office.

The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, provides legal representation to injured railroad workers and their families. Our firm is located in San Antonio, Texas, and represents clients throughout Bexar County and Comal County, TX, and in the Southwest U.S., including Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Colorado.