Bond County, IL

Railroad Accident Lawyer, Bond County, IL

Hundreds of rail workers are harmed in railroad accidents in the U.S. per year, but IL is the fifth most common state for railroad crossing deaths. If you suffered injuries in a railroad accident in IL, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has fought for personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in IL for more than six decades. Our experienced Railroad Accident Lawyers in Bond County are committed tomaking sure that our clients are taken care of and have access resources they might need when pursuing a dog bite, motorcycle, or railroad accident claim in Bond County, IL.

If you are ready to learn more about how our client-centered Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Bond County, IL can help you file an IL railroad accident lawsuit, call (618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your railroad accident claim in Bond County, IL.

Common Causes of Railroad Accidents in IL

The average train weighs between 3,000 to 18,000 tons or more depending on the number of cars attached, the cargo it’s holding, and several other variable factors. Given the sheer size of standard trains, and the average speed that trains in the U.S. travel ( between 66-150 mph), often, rail-crossing collisions are fatal, or, at the very least, result in severe injuries.

The most common causes listed in railroad accident claims in Bond County, IL, include:

  • train facilities or equipment
  • Rail worker inexperience
  • Derailments
  • Unsafe rail crossings or equipment
  • Rail worker or train operator negligence, such as not adhering to protocol or operating a train or equipment while fatigued, under the influence, etc.

If you are dealing with medical expenses, mental or emotional distress, lost wages, or the loss of a family member because of a railroad accident, know that you aren’t alone and that most railroad accident claims in Bond County, IL, can recover compensation for damages.

Railroad Accident Lawsuits in IL

IL’ Statute of Limitations for railroad accident claims in Bond County is within two years from the date of a rail-crossing collision, but must include detailed evidence of the victim’s injuries and evidence of the train operator or employee’s fault in causing or contributing to the victim’s harm and losses.

Most railroad accident lawsuits in IL supported by the above evidence can recover compensation for medical bills, mental and emotional distress, loss of income, personal property damage, and other damages related to a rail-crossing collision or another railroad accident in IL. However, not all railroad lawsuits are eligible to recover damages.

Consulting a Railroad Accident Lawyer in Bond County, IL, can determine if you are eligible to recover compensation for your harm and losses that stemmed from a railroad accident, provide support during this difficult time, and provide access to rehabilitation services and other resources during this challenging time.

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Bond County, IL

If you interested in pursuing a railroad accident lawsuit in Bond County, IL, after suffering catastrophic injuries, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has offer legal advice to victims in Southern IL for more than 60 years and can be count on to recover the most damages for your claim.

Our IL Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers prioritize client care after a traumatic accident and will do anything it takes to obtain the highest IL railroad injury settlement for damages.

If you are ready to learn more about how our client-centered IL Injury Lawyers can produce the best results for your railroad accident injury claim in Bond County, IL, call 618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., today.


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