Train Accident Lawyers
Connecticut train and railroad accident attorneys fighting for maximum compensation.
If you or a loved one suffers from an injury caused in a train accident in Connecticut, the experienced injury attorneys at Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki Law will aggressively pursue your injury case to get you the highest possible settlement.
Train accident victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries by those who are responsible. If you have a loved one who has been the victim of a vehicle accident, contact us. We are available for train and railroad accident investigations and litigation throughout the United States.
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki has represented train accident victims across the United States and Canada for over two decades. Our involvement in the Lac-Mégantic train disaster — one of the deadliest rail accidents in North American history — demonstrates our capacity to handle complex, multi-party railroad litigation on an international scale.
Train accident cases often involve multiple defendants including railroad operators, track owners, equipment manufacturers, and government agencies. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations require attorneys with specific experience in rail litigation.
We handle cases involving Amtrak, commuter rail lines, freight railroads, and private rail operators across the United States and Canada.
Train Accident Statistics
There are about 3,000 train accidents that result in about 1,000 deaths each year.
Even a 'minor' incident with a train can cause catastrophic injury or death due to the massive size and weight of the locomotive.
Common Types of Railroad Accidents
Derailments
Collisions at Crossings
Mechanical Failure
Employee Negligence
Sabotage
Employee Injuries
Train Accident Victims Can Include
Train Passengers
Pedestrians and Bystanders
Drivers and Passengers of Other Vehicles
Railroad Workers
Results — Major Train Accident Cases
On July 6, 2013, an unmanned 74-car freight train carrying crude oil rolled downhill and derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, causing a series of explosions that destroyed the town centre and killed 47 people. Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki represented victims and their families, recovering $72 million for our clients as part of a global settlement involving multiple law firms and plaintiffs across multiple jurisdictions.
Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki Law
We have been protecting the rights of the severely injured since 1974. We aggressively represent our clients!
This was a global settlement involving multiple law firms and plaintiffs across multiple jurisdictions.
This settlement involved multiple attorneys and plaintiffs across multiple jurisdictions.
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