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Railroad Accidents

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a railroad accident, Chappell, Smith & Arden stands ready to help.

Railroad accidents often produce catastrophic results.

Thousands of people are killed every year in railroad accidents.Many thousands more are severely injured as the result of such accidents. Often, the railroad company is responsible for these tragic accidents, as the result of failing to properly maintain the tracks or provide an adequate warning of oncoming trains.

Chappell, Smith & Arden handles all types of railroad cases.

Your legal recourse will vary based on the type of injury you or your loved one sustained.  Our team of attorneys is capable of handling all types of railroad injury cases, including:

-Derailments/Chemical spills

-Railway crossing accidents

-Injured railroad employees under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, and

-Injured passengers.

Litigation of railroad accidents is often quite complex.

Due to the extensive regulations governing the maintenance and operation of the railroad industry, law suits involving railroad companies can be quite complex.  The attorneys of Chappell, Smith & Arden will use their knowledge and experience to evaluate your case and guide you through this complex process.

Our attorneys understand the railroad industry and know what to investigate.

If a railroad company cut corners or failed to meet required standards, our attorneys will expose those failures through thorough and diligent investigation.   If necessary, Chappell, Smith & Arden will hire qualified experts and provide sophisticated accident reconstruction to help prove your case.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a railroad accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

Damages the victim of a railroad accident may be entitled to include loss of earnings, pain and suffering, past medical expenses, expected future medical expenses related to the accident, compensation for permanent injuries, and potentially, punitive damages if the accident was the result of willful or reckless conduct.

The railroad companies will have attorneys working hard on their side, you should, too.

Chappell, Smith & Arden is made up of trial attorneys who will not shy away from taking cases all the way to trial.  Often cases will not settle for a reasonable amount without a significant amount of development and preparation.  We develop and prepare all of our cases for trial and pride ourselves on vigorously defending our clients' rights rather than taking a quick settlement.

Call us for a free consultation to see if we can help.

Our attorneys understand that this can be a very difficult time for the victims of railroad accidents and their families.  Our attorneys stand ready to discuss your case with you and assist with any questions or concerns related to your claim.

CALL US TODAY AT (803) 929-3600
OR TOLL FREE AT 1-800-531-9780

DISCLAIMER:  This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.  Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.