Long Island Train Accident Attorney

Injured in a Train Accident?

Train accidents cause many personal injuries and death each year.  Our busy rail infrastructure serves a large and densely populated area and multitudes of regular passengers depend on safe, efficient and timely service.  When accidents happen, train employees and passengers alike are at risk.  Caused by driver error, collisions, equipment failure, vandalism, derailment, track failure, etc. most accidents could have been avoided if only precautions had been taken and responsible parties had remained alert.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident, time is short for filing a claim.  You need the services of an experienced Long Island personal injury lawyer to help you file a proper claim paperwork in the exact order required and within the short and strict time limits.

Injured Railroad Workers

It is no secret that railroad workers have a hazardous occupation.  The physical demands and dangerous situations are very evident to those who work in the railroad industry.  In this type of occupation, accidents occur all too frequently and often with devastating consequences.

Railroad employees have special rights to compensation for injuries suffered on the job.  The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was established to protect railroad workers and provide compensation when injured on the job.  FELA requires a worker to show violation of a state or federal regulation or employer fault or negligence before compensation is granted.  You need an attorney in this situation.  You may also be eligible for benefits from the United States Railroad Retirement Board.  For these benefits, one does not have to prove fault or negligence, but a lawyer at your side will help you get what you deserve.

Whether you were injured as a passenger or victim or railroad worker, the laws pertaining to train injuries are complex.  The legal team at O2law serves the Long Island, Nassau, Suffolk and Queens areas.  We understand railroad injury law and can analyze your case and determine the best way to file a claim to obtain the most compensation possible.