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Railroad Accident Injury Attorneys Serving Clients in Birmingham Alabama and Nationwide
Railroad accident attorneys Wettermark, Holland, & Keith are second to none when it comes to railroad injury cases. The partners have tried over one hundred cases against Class I railroads.
Railroad injuries can be complicated and having the wrong attorneys can cost you dearly. Wettermark Holland & Keith, LLC currently has cases pending in seventeen states against railroads for train accidents. Through its extensive connections with railroad unions and railroad safety experts, the firm has access to the most critical information and the finest experts in the field of train safety. The firm has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts against railroads in virtually every Southeastern state.
The most common causes of railroad accidents and derailments, train crashes and rail accidents were caused by negligence, rule violations, or other careless conduct. Negligence by an employee, such as a train conductor, or railroad maintenance mechanic or rail inspector may involve:
Excessive train speed
Improper switching
Substandard train operating practices
Failure to use signal horn
Defective crossing signal
Faulty train track
Lack of rail inspection
Operator fatigue
Defective highway rail & railroad crossings
Inadequate signal interchanges
Hazardous chemicals or waste materials
Sun Kinks
Alcohol or illegal drug use
Improper locomotive fuel tank integrity
A comprehensive study done by the Federal Railway Administration determined that over 3,699 Americans were killed at railroad grade crossings between 1990 and 1995. During this same period, there were over 25,000 accidents at railroad grade crossings which seriously injured thousands of Americans. Unfortunately, many of these deaths and injuries are needless. Hazardous crossings, improper equipment, negligent train crews, and careless drivers all add to the toll. Unfortunately, the lives of many individuals and families are profoundly affected by these railroad transportation accidents.
The National Transportation Safety Board reports that more than 80% of public crossings do not have gates or safety lights. In addition 60% of all train accidents happen at crossings without them. Other reasons for Railroad fault in crossing accidents include:
Obstructed crossing from vegetation or other objects
Limited sight distance for vehicle operators or the train
Trains approaching crossings without lights on and horn sounding
Unsafe locomotive cab protruding metal or structural parts, weak steel parts, lack of full body protection, poor seats or seats with protruding steel on support brackets.
Your Solution to Your Railroad Injury Case
Wettermark Holland & Keith, LLC has collected millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts against railroad companies. With their extensive experience representing the victims of railroad accidents, they have access to the finest accident reconstruction experts, computer simulation experts, and manufacturing engineer experts. As product liability lawyers, the firm has relationships with dozens of doctors, specialists, and other health care professionals to assist its clients.
If you are looking for experience, reputation, and professionalism, contact us. The right lawyer can make a difference. Call Wettermark Holland & Keith, LLC.
