Practice Areas - Accidents - Train & Airplane Crashes
The federal government has created few policies as to the responsibility of common carriers to passengers injured while using a common carrier. The general rule is that a common carrier may be liable for personal injuries to passengers. The carrier must have the essential equipment and a sensible degree of skill to carry out the transportation of passengers. Typically, train or railroad accidents are considered common carrier accidents, and while the percentages of death and serious injury caused by airplane accidents is small compared to other types of accidents, the results are almost always devastating to the families of the victims.
Train operators and local railroads and other common carriers are held responsible if the accident resulted from a failure of the railroad to meet the high standard of care required. This means that train operators and railroads can be held responsible for even the slightest negligence. Likewise, airline accidents frequently involve mass casualties and are mostly caused by mechanical problems or pilot error. The leading causes of commercial airline accidents include engine failures, controlled flight into terrain, approach and landing, loss of control, runway incursions, and weather (including turbulence).
When an airline disaster or train accident occurs, victims and their families need the legal representation of a committed, resourceful law firm to help them accomplish their goals as soon as possible. There are statutes of limitations affecting how soon after an accident a claim must be filed. For example, railroad accidents involving a train operated by the government have an even shorter time for filing.
We possess the experience, resources and technological ability to accomplish the individual goals of our clients, and we also understand that a properly prepared case against those responsible will ultimately save lives. If you or a loved one has been injured in a train or airplane accident, please contact our law firm for a free case evaluation by a qualified personal injury attorney.
