Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Library TOPIC: Train

Across the country, the railroad companies are obligated and responsible for keeping the tracks and trains safe and operating correctly. When they neglect to perform these responsibilities,train accidents can occur. If a train accident does occur, the railroad company may be responsible. Other parties may also be responsible for the accident depending on the type of train accident and the cause.

Causes of train accidents include:

• Unmarked railway crossings
• Railroad tracks that are not maintained
• Inexperienced train drivers
• Drivers that are negligent or fatigued
• Drivers that are distracted
• Distracted train operators
• Improperly working flashing lights, gates, and other safety devices

Tulsa train accident attorney James Self has the knowledge you need to fight for compensation for your personal injuries from a train accident. He knows how to deal with the railroad companies and will speak directly to the insurance company so you do not have to. It is important that you take the time you need to recover from your injuries. Attorney Self will ensure that all the legal paperwork is completed and proper legal actions are taken.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a train accident, please contact the train accident attorneys at Self & Associates Personal Injury Law to schedule a free evaluation of your train accident case.

There are far too many Railroad Crossing Accidents here in Oklahoma.

Defective train track warning lights, bells, and barricades would allow even the most wary driver to proceed across the train tracks with the expectation of safety. Trains many times are traveling at speeds that would not allow them to stop safely, and with the confusion and noise at most railroad crossings, a car or truck driver could be unaware of the fast approaching train.

Beyond defective equipment, many times train engineers are driving at unsafe speeds, without enough sleep, or even worse, are distracted by their phones, texting, or on-board computer systems.

When a serious train accident occurs, railroad companies are represented by the best insurance attorneys money can buy. That's why if you've been involved in any kind of railroad crossing or train accident, you need the Best Oklahoma Train Accident Lawyer on your side.