Managing Partner
According to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) data published in Newsweek concerning train accidents, on average, in the United States, a train hits a vehicle or person every three minutes. For people who are unfortunate enough to experience the horrors of a railroad or train accident, there’s no preparation for it. As such, victims and their families are usually left in completely uncharted territory and in desperate need of guidance as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their broken lives.
The health and safety of those involved is what is most important in the immediate aftermath of a train or railroad accident. Calling 911 and doing whatever you are able to do to get yourself and anyone else that needs it to safety and medical attention should be the first thing you do. Following that, and only if you were medically cleared to do so, it would be a good idea to:
Due to the fact that so many people and so much property can be involved in a train or railroad accident, those who may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit include a wide array of individuals:
Even if you are unsure about pursuing legal action following a train or railroad accident, you need to speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. There is no time to waste in the aftermath of the incident, because every second that goes by, evidence valuable to your case could be lost. In addition, the train company and its insurer are sure to have an experienced team of litigators already at work building a case in an attempt to defend their negligent conductor. However, with a train accident lawyer by their side, victims are able to ensure their rights will be protected and they will receive fair treatment within our justice system, including:
Personal injury attorney Josh Glotzer of Glotzer & Leib, LLP understands the urgency necessary in handling a case involving a train or railroad accident. Victims and families must act quickly, because evidence necessary to prove the other side’s negligence can be lost or destroyed in the blink of an eye. Attorney Glotzer’s case results show that he sees cases through and dedicates himself s to obtaining justice for his clients including fighting for fair compensation for their injuries and getting the closure his clients need to move on after suffering a traumatic injury.
To learn more about railroad and train accident cases or to set up a free consultation with our personal injury lawyer, call Glotzer & Leib, LLP directly or fill out our online contact form.
“Mr. Glotzer represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I was badly injured,but the insurance company refused to offer me a reasonable settlement. I decided to find an attorney and decided to hire Josh.
His law firm did a great job on my case. They were very responsive to all my questions and obtained a great resolution for me. I received way more money than was originally offered. I would recommend their firm to friends and family.”
“Mr. Josh Glotzer is a great attorney. Over the last 15 years he has helped me on a number of cases with professionalism, and more importantly a positive outcome in my favor. I have referred him to a number of friends and colleagues, all of which have been equally as happy with his legal representation. I trust him and confident in legal ability. I highly recommend his law firm.”
“Don’t try to deal with insurance companies on your own. They strung me along for almost two years before I gave the case to Glotzer & Leib. Josh and his team quickly obtained a settlement that netted me many times what the insurance company was offering. Thank You!”
“My wife was in a car accident last year and Josh did an amazing job representing her. It’s very refreshing to see someone in his profession that actually cares and puts his clients first. He’s the best in the business and I feel so fortunate that I was referred to him. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you did for my family!”
“I was in a rear end car accident last year and hired Mr. Glotzer’s office. It wasn’t a big case but their office helped me with my property damage claim and did a good job resolving the injury portion of the case as well.”
