Train Accidents

Experienced Accident Lawyer in Palmdale, CA

Train accidents, whether metro city lines or regional lines are commonplace in California (and throughout the United States at large). According to recent studies conducted by the Bureau of Transportation. There were 1,836 train crashes in 2018 alone. Importantly, because of the speed at which many modern trains operate. The impact forces caused by a train crash can make it more likely that the plaintiff will have suffered a severe or fatal injury.

If a train hits you. Then you may be able to bring an action for damages under California law. But it’s important that you seek the guidance of a qualified accident lawyer in Los Angeles. Contact Prestige Law Firm today to schedule a free and confidential consultation. We will evaluate your claims and identify potential avenues for recovery.

Common Carrier Liability

Train accidents involve common carrier liability. In California and elsewhere, common carrier liability imposes a higher standard of care on train operators — simply put. They would have to do it again and again (given the circumstances) to ensure that passengers would not feel any uncomfortable thing.

Third-Party Liability

In the context of train accidents. It’s not at all uncharacteristic for the plaintiff to have an independent claim against a third party. Who is at least partially liable for their injuries. For example, if a third-party maintenance contractor is hiring a malfunctioning repairer part on the train. Then they can be held liable for failing to adequately perform their duties. Thus exposing passengers to an unreasonable risk of harm.

For taking that how third-party liability works in the intentional harm context, about that many plaintiffs are not feeling good. When a third party attacks a passenger. Then they are, naturally, liable for the harm they cause — importantly. However, the train operator may also be liable for failing to provide adequate security. Train operators are not guarantors of safety. But if they are aware of the threat posed by a third party, and if that threat is reasonably foreseeable. Then they can be held at least partially liable for the harm caused by third-party violence committed against one of their passengers.

Contact Prestige Law Firm for a Free Consultation

The offices of Prestige Law Firm are in Palmdale, CA, and Sherman Oaks, CA, though we routinely represent injured clients in Northern California and various other locations throughout the state of California. If you have suffered harm in a train accident and would like to have your claims evaluated by a skilled accident lawyer in Palmdale, we encourage you to call us at 818-788-0808, or send us a message online. Consultation is free and confidential, and you are under no obligation to sign on with us if you so choose.