Du Bois, IL

Railroad Accident Lawyer, Du Bois, IL

Countless of people suffer injuries in raiload collisions in the U.S. annually, but IL is the fifth most common state for rail crossing deaths. If you were injured in a train collision in IL, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has specialized in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in IL for 60+ years. Our experienced Railroad Accident Attorneys in Du Bois, IL are passionate aboutmaking sure that our clients are taken care of and have access resources they might need when filing a dog bite, motorcycle, or railroad accident claim in Du Bois, IL.

If you are ready to learn more about how our client-focused IL Railroad Accident Lawyers can help you sue the person responsible for your harm and losses, call (618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. today to schedule a no-risk consultation.

Common Causes of Railroad Accidents in IL

The average train weighs approximately 3,000 to 18,000 tons or more based on how many cars attached, the amount of cargo it’s load with, and several other variable factors. Given the sheer size of standard trains, and the average mph of a train in the U.S. ( between 66-150 mph), often, railroad accidents are fatal, or, at the very least, result in severe injuries.

The most common causes listed in railroad accident claims in Du Bois, IL, include:

  • Failure to maintain train tracks and other operator equipment
  • Lack of rail worker safety knowledge
  • 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 have experienced medical expenses, mental or emotional distress, lost wages, or the death of someone close to you because of a railroad accident, know that you aren’t alone and that most railroad accident claims in Du Bois, IL, can recover compensation for damages.

Railroad Accident Lawsuits in IL

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

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 train-related accident in IL. However, not all railroad injury claims are eligible to recover damages.

Consulting a Railroad Accident Lawyer in Du Bois, IL, after a railroad accident can determine your right to compensation for your harm and losses that stemmed from a railroad accident, provide support during this difficult time, and give you access to rehabilitation services and other resources during this challenging time.

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Du Bois, IL

If you ready to file a railroad accident lawsuit in Du Bois, IL, after suffering catastrophic injuries, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has provide legal representation to victims in Southern IL for 60+ years and can be count on to recover the most damages for your claim.

Our IL Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers provide dedicated support to clients after a traumatic accident and work tirelessly to recover the highest railroad injury settlement for damages.

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


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