California Train Accident Attorneys

The majority of train accidents are caused by negligence and are preventable tragedies. Consequently, injured victims and families of those killed are entitled to compensation through personal injury and wrongful death claims. The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger represent people injured in train accidents, including commuter trains, light rail trains, metro trains and BART trains. We help train accident victims and their families obtain the compensation that they deserve for medical expenses, time away from work, pain and suffering and other accident related expenses, or the wrongful death of a family member.

Train Accidents on the Rise

The U.S. has seen some devastating train accidents in recent years. On Monday, June 22, 2009, seven people were killed and at least 70 were injured in a Metrorail collision in Washington, D.C. On Friday, September 12, 2008, 26 people were killed and 135 others injured in a Metrolink commuter train crash in Chatsworth, in Los Angeles County. Both of these tragic multiple fatality accidents were caused by different forms of negligence and could have been prevented.

Causes of Train Accidents

We investigate train accidents quickly, to determine the cause and liable parties. We represent train accident victims injured in accidents due to the following causes:

• Brake failure
• Collision with another train
• Conductor negligence
• Debris on tracks
• Derailment
• Excessive speeding
• Failure on the part of the train conductor to correctly signal a train engineer as to when to start or stop
• Miscommunication
• Mistakes regarding manual switching or shunting of train functions
• Uncoupling of train

Protect Your Rights

At Estey & Bomberger, we can help you hold railroad companies accountable and responsible for your injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death. We work with railroad accident experts to determine negligence and establish liability. Our attorneys fight to protect your rights and maximize the value of your claim. If you have been injured or lost someone you love in a train accident, contact Estey & Bomberger for a free assessment of your case.