Williamson County, IL

Railroad Accident Lawyer, Williamson County, IL

Countless of rail workers suffer injuries in traumatic railroad collisions in the U.S. annually, but IL is the 5th leading state in the U.S. for highway rail-crossing deaths. If you were injured in a rail-crossing accident in IL, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has defended personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in IL for over 60 years. Our experienced Railroad Accidents Attorneys in Williamson County, IL are commit to making sure that our clients are take care of and have access resources they might need when pursuing a dog bite, motorcycle, or railroad accident claim in Williamson County, IL.

If you are interested in learning more about how our client-focused Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Williamson County, 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 Williamson 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 amount of cargo it’s load with, 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, railroad accidents are fatal, or, at the very least, result in severe injuries.

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

  • train facilities or equipment
  • Rail worker inexperience
  • Rail-crossing or equipment defects
  • Unsafe rail crossings or equipment
  • Rail worker or train operator negligence, such as not following protocol or operating a train or equipment while fatigued, under the influence, etc.

If you have experienced medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, or the death of a family member because of a railroad accident, know that you aren’t alone and that most railroad accident claims in Williamson County, IL, can recover compensation for damages.

Railroad Accident Lawsuits in IL

IL’ Statute of Limitations for railroad accident claims in Williamson 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 responsibility in causing or contributing to the victim’s injuries.

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

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyers in Williamson County, IL

If you ready to file a railroad accident lawsuit in Williamson County, IL, after suffering catastrophic injuries, Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., has provide legal representation 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 are dedicate to making sure that our clients are take care of after a traumatic accident and will do anything it takes to recover 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 Williamson County, IL, call 618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., today.


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