Effective Illinois Train Accident Attorneys
According to the Federal Railroad Administration there were no fewer than 800 train accidents in Illinois in 2006. Many of these accidents were preventable. At Lane & Lane, LLC, in Chicago, Illinois, our attorneys have the experience to effectively represent individuals and families dealing with the consequences of train accidents.
Representing Individuals, Families and Railroad Workers
Our attorneys have more than over 100 years of combined experience handling personal injury cases. We recognize that railroad accidents involve complex state and federal laws that have a significant impact on how these cases must be managed. We also understand that a train striking a car or pedestrian almost always results in catastrophic injuries. We are prepared to represent people who have suffered serious and catastrophic injuries resulting from train accidents.
There are many causes of railroad accidents, including:
- Defective signaling equipment
- Broken or non-existent crossing gates
- Defects in railroad tracks
- Hazardous materials leaks resulting from train accidents
- Blind crossings
- Train-vehicle collisions
- Injuries to railroad employees
Our attorneys are prepared to represent individuals and families dealing with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal injuries and amputations resulting from railroad accidents.
Injured Railroad Workers
Our firm also represents railroad workers injured on the job. We are familiar with the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), and our attorneys are able to pursue litigation against railroad companies, contractors and individuals responsible for our clients' injuries.
Contact Our Chicago Train Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation
If you or a member of your family has been injured in a train accident, please contact the trucking accident lawyers at Lane & Lane, LLC for a free initial consultation.
From our offices in Chicago, we represent clients who have suffered railroad injuries throughout Illinois.
