Lack of Train Safety Gates
As cities have grown, so too has the network of roads that is necessary to transport people to and from their daily destinations. City planners and civil engineers make every effort to adapt the new thoroughfares to the existing structures, geographical features, and other potential obstacles but the immovability of railroad tracks makes it inevitable that some railroad crossings will be required. Because the collision of a train and an automobile cannot be anything short of disastrous for the car or truck hit by an oncoming engine, safety gates and warning signs are critically important.
When a railroad company or municipality fails to provide safety gates, they may be held liable for damages that occur as a consequence of accidents arising from that negligence. Contact the Waco train accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842 if you have been struck by a train.
Damages Pursuable
The potential for a collision with a train to result in serious injury is quite high. Trains are unable to stop quickly due to their size and weight so if a train is rounding a corner the engineer will likely be unable to bring the vehicle to a halt even if he or she sees you. The lack of safety gates at a railroad crossing dramatically increases the likelihood of such crashes because it denies motorists a full and absolute warning that a train is nearby. A successful legal action may gain you financial compensation for:
- Medical Bills
- Automobile Repairs
- Lost Wages
- Psychological Trauma
Contact Us
A skilled and experienced attorney can help you to ensure that your legal rights are protected when a lack of safety gates has exposed you to injury. Contact Waco railroad crossing accident lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842.
