Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Library TOPIC: Train Accidents

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.