Johnsonville, IL

Railroad Accident Lawyer, Johnsonville, IL

Countless of rail workers are harm in train crashes in the U.S. every year, but IL is the 5th leading state in the U.S. for highway rail-crossing fatalities. If you were the victim of a train accident in IL, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has specialized in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in IL for 60+ years. Our experienced Railroad Accident Injury Attorneys in Johnsonville, IL are committed tomaking sure that our clients are taken care of and have access resources they might need when bringing a dog bite, motorcycle, or railroad accident claim in Johnsonville, IL.

If you are interested in learning more about how our client-focused Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Johnsonville, IL 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 free consultation and discuss your railroad accident claim in Johnsonville, IL.

Common Causes of Railroad Accidents in IL

The average train weighs between 3,000 to 18,000 tons or more based on how many cars are attach, the cargo it’s holding, 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, cause debilitating injuries.

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

  • Unmaintained equipment
  • Rail worker inexperience
  • Rail-crossing or equipment defects
  • Unprotected rail crossings
  • Rail worker or train operator negligence, such as not adhering to safety procedures 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 death of someone close to you because of a railroad accident, know that you aren’t alone and that most railroad accident claims in Johnsonville, IL, can recover compensation for damages.

Railroad Accident Lawsuits in IL

IL’ Statute of Limitations for railroad accident claims in Johnsonville is up to two years from the date of a rail-crossing collision, but must include detailed evidence 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 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 train-related accident in IL. However, not all railroad injury claims are eligible to recover damages.

Consulting a Railroad Accident Lawyer in Johnsonville, 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 provide access to rehabilitation services and other resources during this challenging time.

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Johnsonville, IL

If you are thinking about filing a railroad accident lawsuit in Johnsonville, IL, after suffering catastrophic injuries, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has offer legal representation to victims in Southern IL for over six decades and can be count on to recover the most damages for your claim.

Our IL Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers are commit to making sure to take care of our client after a traumatic accident and will also 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-focused IL Injury Lawyers can produce the best results for your railroad accident injury claim in Johnsonville, IL, call 618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., today.


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