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.
According to accident statistics obtained from the Federal Railroad Administration, Harris County leads the State in the number of annual railroad accidents, with 36 in 2008. Tarrant county is second with 24, followed by 12 in Jefferson County. Click here to view a breakdown of Texas Railroad Accidents by county.
The Railroad Accident Lawyers at Fitts Zehl have recovered over $150 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our injured clients in just the past 2 years.
If you or a loved one was injured in a railroad accident or while working for a railroad, contact one of the experienced railroad injury and FELA lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP today for a free, no committment consultation by clicking here or calling (866) 586-8988.
Click here for a breakdown of Highway/Rail Accidents by State/Railroad in 2008.
Click here for a summary of all Highway/Rail Incidents in 2008.
Click here for an inventory of Rail Crossings by County in 2008.
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 and work-related accidents.
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 of errors, 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 accidents; 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.
