Waterloo, IL

Railroad Accident Lawyer, Waterloo, IL

Countless of people suffer injuries in train accidents in the U.S. per year, but IL is the fifth most common state for rail crossing deaths. 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 more than six decades. Our experienced Railroad Accident Attorneys in Waterloo are dedicated 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 Waterloo, IL.

If you are interested in learning more about how our client-focused Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Waterloo, IL can help you bring a strong railroad injury claim in Waterloo, 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 between 3,000 to 18,000 tons or more based on the number of cars attached, , and several other variable factors. Given the sheer weight of the average train, and the average speed that trains in the U.S. travel ( between 66-150 mph), often, railroad accidents are fatal, or, at the very least, lead to catastrophic injuries.

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

  • Failure to maintain train tracks and other operator equipment
  • Rail worker inexperience
  • Derailments
  • Unprotected rail crossings
  • Rail worker or train operator negligence, such as not following safety procedures 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 loss of someone close to you because of a railroad accident, know that you aren’t alone and that most railroad accident claims in Waterloo, IL, can recover compensation for damages.

Railroad Accident Lawsuits in IL

IL’ Statute of Limitations for railroad accident claims in Waterloo is within two years from the date that an accident occurs, and must include detailed evidence of the victim’s injuries and evidence of the train operator or employee’s responsibility 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 Waterloo, IL, can determine if you are eligible to recover compensation for your damages that stemmed from a railroad accident, offer support during this difficult time, and give you access to rehabilitation services and other resources during this challenging time.

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Waterloo, IL

If you are thinking about filing a railroad accident lawsuit in Waterloo, IL, after suffering catastrophic injuries, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has provide 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 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 Waterloo, IL, call 618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., today.


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