Texas Railroad Accident Lawyer, Houston Train Injury Attorney, and Texas FELA Attorney
Despite popular belief, railroads have long been the source of serious personal injuries and deaths. Pedestrians and automobile drivers, for example, are often injured at railroad crossings, and operator error and equipment failure are leading causes of severe injuries and death to railroad workers.
If you work for a railroad company and have been injured on the job, contact the experienced railroad injury and FELA lawyers at the law firm of Fitts Zehl, LLP. We have successfully handled hundreds of injury claims, including numerous claims for on-the-job railroad injuries.
Injured While Working on a Railroad or While at a Railroad Crossing? Call 866-586-8988.
Railroad employees are covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), not workers' compensation. Under FELA, the burden of proof to establish fault is lower than in an ordinary negligence case, making it easier for the worker to prevail and recover damages. The worker must simply establish that his employer was negligent in some manner, no matter how slight, and that he suffered injuries as a result. This "featherweight" burden of proof is also used in the Jones Act and provides an advantage to railroad workers and offshore workers who are trying to recover for on-the-job injuries. The attorneys at Fitts Zehl understand the complicated legal standards that apply in railroad injury lawsuits and are experienced in maximizing a railroad worker's recovery under FELA.
At Fitts Zehl, LLP, our lawyers have successfully handled and resolved all types of railroad claims, including claims for dismemberment, hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome, cumulative stress disorder, back injuries, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. We will:
- Investigate your claim
- Identify, locate and preserve evidence
- Assist you in getting the medical care you need
- Make sure all the necessary accident reports are filed
- Protect you from intimidation and harassment by coworkers and employers
- Negotiate or, when necessary, litigate your FELA claim to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries
If you work for a railroad company and have been injured on the job, contact the experienced railroad injury and FELA lawyers of the law firm of Fitts Zehl, LLP. We have successfully handled hundreds of injury claims, including numerous claims for on-the-job railroad injuries.
Railroad Crossing Accidents
Our FELA and railroad accident lawyers are also experienced in handling auto accidents, including auto accidents with trains at railroad crossings. Railroad companies can be legally responsible for crossing accidents that involve a wide range or errors and oversights, including:
- Inadequate and poorly maintained warnings and alerts
- Broken traffic control mechanisms
- Broken train whistles and other train defects
- Overgrown vegetation at crossings that obstruct visibility
The railroad crossing attorneys at Fitts Zehl have successfully resolved numerous crossing accident cases; our trial lawyers are ready and have the experience necessary to get you the maximum compensation available under state and federal laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding railroad injuries, contact the experienced personal injury lawyers of Fitts Zehl, LLP. We offer free initial consultations and are available for evening and weekend appointments. Because we exclusively work on a contingency-fee basis, you pay nothing if we don't recover damages in your case. Our offices are centrally located in the Galleria Financial Center. To contact us, call 866-586-8988.
