Injured at a Railroad Crossing? Talk to an Experienced Lawyer.
Over the past 10 years, there have been an estimated 3,000 railroad crossing accidents and over 1,000 fatalities every year. The National Transportation Safety Board reports that while more than 80 percent of public railroad crossings have no gates or lights, approximately 60 percent of railroad crossing accidents take place at these dangerous crossings. State law is supposed to protect people in cars and other passenger vehicles when they are at railroad crossings. However, railroad company negligence often leads to crossing accidents. If you have been injured in a railroad crossing accident, you can fight back and hold the railroad responsible. Statistics are empty, hollow words, unless you or someone you care about happens to be one of the numbers.
Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, has extensive experience fighting railroad negligence. We will investigate your collision and build a strong case for you. Please call 314-409-9606 or toll free at 866-840-9788 for a free consultation.
Putting the Pieces Together
Attorney Matthew Dreesen over the years has become the voice of those jeopardized and injured by the railroad's carelessness and negligence. We understand the importance of accurately investigating and describing your accident. Because of the trauma involved, people often make mistakes when recounting their accident. We hire investigators and experts to find out what happened so we have the most accurate information possible.
It is also important to file the lawsuit complaint properly. We understand the types of errors that often cause accidents, including:
- Railroad crew negligence
- Failure to sound the horn
- Distracted or sleeping conductors and/or crew members
- Trains going too fast over a bad part of track
- No warning at the crossing
You Can Fight Back Against Negligence
There are thousands of railroad crossing accidents every year, resulting in injuries to the head, brain and spine, and more than 1,000 wrongful deaths. By taking action against the negligence of railroad companies, you can recover the compensation you need while encouraging the safety of your fellow citizens and motorists. Matthew Dreesen formerly represented railroad companies and defended them against crossing claims. He now uses that experience to aggressively represent people who are injured by railroad company negligence.
Take Action Today
Call our Chesterfield office at 314-409-9606 or toll free at 866-840-9788, or send us an e-mail. You pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to recover a settlement for you.
We help people injured at railroad crossings in Missouri and Nebraska.
