Fighting for Your Safety Every Day

When an injury or death could have been prevented, the pain seems even greater. Unfortunately, preventable accidents occur every day, changing the lives of the injured and their families. Whether you were injured on the railroad, in a railroad crossing accident, in a truck accident or by nursing home neglect, help is available.

At Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, we can help you hold the negligent party accountable and recover the compensation you need to move forward. The Dreesen Law Firm's primary objective is railroad crossing and railroad employee safety. Please call our Chesterfield office toll free at 1.800.449.7135 for a free consultation today.

Personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, there is no fee unless we recover a settlement for you.

An Experienced Lawyer You Can Count On

Attorney Matthew Dreesen has more than 17 years of experience as a trial litigator. He has worked as a state prosecutor, as a railroad defense attorney, trial lawyer, and as a Command Judge Advocate in the Army Reserve JAG Corps, and formerly with a designated counsel law firm for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, as well as the American Train Dispatchers Association.

This distinctive background gives Mr. Dreesen unique insight into injury cases and opposition strategies and tactics. He is dedicated and has successfully proven his abilities to stand up to railroads, trucking companies and insurance companies and fight for your rights and justice. Fighting for justice for victims of railroad crossing accidents and injured railroad workers is our passion.

Railroad Accidents and Other Personal Injuries

If you were injured or a loved one suffered wrongful death due to negligent behavior, then you are entitled to full, fair compensation under the law. Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, represents individuals who were injured as a result of:

• + Railroad Employees (FELA cases)
• + Railroad crossing accidents
• + Semi Truck accidents
• + Nursing home neglect
• + Business Litigation Disputes

We work with you one-on-one to explain your options and help you make informed decisions about how to proceed. We are candid and direct, telling you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. We routinely encourage potential clients to contact directly our former clients and hear first hand their experiences. Our goal is to promote public safety over corporate interests and to ensure our nation's railroad crossings, railroad companies and trucking companies become safe.

Injured at a railroad crossing and don't know what to do?

1. 1. Seek Medical Treatment
   

   No matter how minor the injury,the most important thing you can do is seek medical attention as soon as possible.

2. 2. Report Your Injuries
   

   It's important that you are accurate as possible, be sure to include all possible causes of the accident and any pain that you are experiencing.

3. 3. Document Your Injuries
   

   Record as many details as possible. Such as the pain you experience day to day and the impact that the injuries have had.

4. 4. Gather Evidence
   

   Remember to keep all documents concerning your medical visits and expenses.

5. 5. Contact a Railroad Crossing Lawyer
   

   Your railroad accident attorney will help you gather the information, answer questions, and most of all inform you of your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.