Train Accidents
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in Illinois, on average there are over 175 train accidents per year and over 40 train related deaths per year. Whether you are a train passenger, car driver or passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcycle rider, train employee, or railroad worker who has been injured in a train crash, we are here to help. We take cases against METRA, the CTA, Amtrak, and other railroad companies.
Railroad accidents can result in injuries such as fractures (broken bones) involving surgical repair, head injuries, various back & neck injuries, and death. We will work to help you make a monetary recovery for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income, disfigurement, loss of normal life, and any other losses sustained in the accident.
If you have been injured in a train accident, call our office at 312-399-8988 or contact us online to speak to a lawyer directly.
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
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