Semi Truck Train Accident Attorney

Posted on Jun 25, 2011 in Commercial Truck Accident, Nevada Truck Accident

Train accidents are frequently the result of defective equipment (crossing lights, crossing gates and track maintenance) or due to crew negligence (excessive speed, inattention). Other train accidents may occur due to inattentive, tired truck drivers. Although it may seem that a truck is insignificant compared to a massive train, an 80,000 pound semi truck can do untold damage and inflict serious personal injury and wrongful death.

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Our semi vs. train accident attorneys have decades of experience and a record of success handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have a working relationship with experts in the engineering, accident reconstruction and medical fields and the resources needed to build a winning case against a trucking company or train company. Our consultations are free and we are not paid unless we win a settlement or verdict on your behalf. For information about a train accident lawsuit, call toll free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit our contact form.

Train Accident Involving a Semi Truck

Many factors need to be analyzed in evaluating a semi truck vs train accident. The following questions need to be answered:

• Were the crossing lights and crossing gates in good working condition?
• Were the tracks in good repair?
• Was the truck driver fatigued from driving over hours?
• Did the truck driver have a history of traffic violations?
• Did the trucking company have a history of violations?
• Was there evidence of inattentive driving? Inattentive driving can include the following behaviors: cellphone usage for talking or texting, eating, drinking, smoking, reading, watching TV, etc.
• Was the semi truck train accident precipitated by a medical condition? (either the truck driver or train employee)
• Did the trucking company or train company know about the medical condition?
• Was there excessive vegetation surrounding the railroad crossing, making it difficult for the semi driver to see the approaching train?
• Were railroad crossing signs posted and visible?
• Should personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits be filed individually or as a class action?
• Who should be sued — trucking company, truck driver, truck manufacturer, train operators, railroad employees (mechanics, repairmen), track owners or the party that governs that stretch of track, train traffic controllers, manufacturers of the train parts?
• How should evidence be preserved?

The Pritzker Olsen Advantage

PritzkerOlsen, P.A. provides experienced representation. Elements that distinguish our personal injury and wrongful death firm from other law firms:

• We develop a personal relationship with every client and give individual client attention.
• We have successfully handled many complex and diverse personal injury and wrongful death cases nationwide.
• We employ cutting edge technology to build winning cases.
• We have developed relationships with industry-leading experts and specialists in engineering, accident reconstruction and medicine.

Call toll free 1-888-377-8900 to speak to an experienced truck accident attorney or submit our online free consultation form.

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