A train accident can change your life in an instant. One minute, it’s life as usual. The next, you’re left wondering if anything will ever be the same again.

Train accidents occur throughout New York. Some accidents result in minor damage, while others are far more serious. Often, train accident victims are confused about what steps to take after an accident. You do not, and should not, deal with your train injury claim alone.

When you’ve been injured in a train accident, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. The pain and trauma can be immense. Our train accident lawyers will help you understand your rights and legal options. We will ensure the negligent person or entity involved in your train accident is held accountable. And we will fight for the compensation you deserve – past, present, and future.

At Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC, our Albany personal injury lawyers are here to help. If you or someone you love have been injured in a train accident,, give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Can You Sue for a Train Accident in New York?

Yes, and you should use an experienced train and transportation accident attorney to help you. Train operators and their parent companies have an obligation to ensure passengers are safely transported. If a train operator is negligent, the employee and their company may be found negligent.

Victims of train accidents are dealing with:

• Amputations
• Back injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Burn injuries
• Death
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Head injuries
• Inability to work
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations and scarring
• Loss of consortium
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Medical bills
• Mental and psychological trauma
• Muscle damage
• Neck injuries
• Nerve damage
• Out of pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Paralysis
• Psychological injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Tendon damage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Whiplash
• Wrongful death

Whether we are negotiating a modest settlement or litigating a catastrophic case, all train accident cases are important to us – big or small.  

When Should I Hire a Train Accident Attorney?

As soon as you can after the accident.

Negligent and inattentive train conductors can cause serious injury or death to passengers and even those outside of the train. Additionally, your injuries could be caused by derailments, faulty equipment, even improper maintenance of the train, tracks, or other equipment. Many factors can contribute to train accidents, but most accidents are caused by:

• Human error: Negligence operation, distraction, speeding, and carelessness
• Equipment issues: Poor or improper maintenance, failures, and defects
• Track issues: Faulty switches, worn switch points, defective crossties, and unmarked crossings
• Criminal negligence: Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Cargo problems: Excessive, overloaded, and overweight cargo

Insurance companies will predictably contact you soon after the accident. Expect a call from an agent or claims adjuster. They will ask you to provide a recorded statement. Do not do this until you have legal representation.

You may also be offered a quick lump-sum settlement. That money is not likely the fair value of your injuries. You want an attorney to help you recover for all your damages – past, present, and future pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.

If you need help, just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Why Choose MCLC as Your Train Accident Lawyer?

At Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC, we understand these cases – we have a full command of the transportation laws and are familiar with the various regulatory agencies for these types of accidents. For example, accidents to railroad workers are covered by FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) and mass transit, such as trains, are covered by The Federal Transit Administration. We are also fully familiar and experienced with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and state and local authorities who help investigator train accidents.

We exhaustively document and investigate all your accident damages, including your full medical costs. We work closely with our clients, listen to your demands, and negotiate tirelessly on your behalf. Finally, we understand the strategies that help our clients win cases, both in and out of court.

Any lawyer can claim to have all of these qualities, but a truly qualified attorney will have:

• A record of winning settlements and verdicts on behalf of their client
• Awards and accolades from clients, their community, and their peers
• A history of transparent and authentic client testimonials
• A reputation in good standing with the local community and the state bar

MCLC possesses all these credentials and more.

We are a firm of attorneys experienced in the complexity of transportation accidents. We have decades of combined experienced handling personal injury accidents, including train accidents. We are litigators – that’s what we do.

Last, remember that all your questions are valid, and we will answer them for you. We will provide you with every bit of information you need to make an informed decision.

Let us help you and your family. Just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Who Can You Sue for Injuries Sustained in a Train Accident?

If you were injured in a train accident, you can make a claim against any person or entity responsible for the collision, including but not limited to:

• Municipal operator and administrators
• Railroad company
• Track owner
• Train manufacturer
• Train operator
• Transit agencies

Where Do We Represent Train Accident Victims?

We represent personal injury victims in every city, county, state and federal court in every county across New York State, including:

• Albany County Train Accident Attorneys
• Allegany County Train Accident Attorneys
• Bronx County Train Accident Attorneys
• Broome County Train Accident Attorneys
• Capital District Train Accident Attorneys
• Cattaraugus County Train Accident Attorneys
• Cayuga County Train Accident Attorneys
• Chautauqua County Train Accident Attorneys
• Chemung County Train Accident Attorneys
• Chenango County Train Accident Attorneys
• Clinton County Train Accident Attorneys
• Columbia County Train Accident Attorneys
• Cortland County Train Accident Attorneys
• Delaware County Train Accident Attorneys
• Dutchess County Train Accident Attorneys
• Erie County Train Accident Attorneys
• Essex County Train Accident Attorneys
• Franklin County Train Accident Attorneys
• Fulton County Train Accident Attorneys
• Genesee County Train Accident Attorneys
• Greene County Train Accident Attorneys
• Guilderland Train Accident Attorneys
• Hamilton County Train Accident Attorneys
• Herkimer County Train Accident Attorneys
• Jefferson County Train Accident Attorneys
• Kings County Train Accident Attorneys
• Lewis County Train Accident Attorneys
• Livingston County Train Accident Attorneys
• Madison County Train Accident Attorneys
• Monroe County Train Accident Attorneys
• Montgomery County Train Accident Attorneys
• Nassau County Train Accident Attorneys
• New York County Train Accident Attorneys
• Niagara County Train Accident Attorneys
• Oneida County Train Accident Attorneys
• Onondaga County Train Accident Attorneys
• Ontario County Train Accident Attorneys
• Orange County Train Accident Attorneys
• Orleans County Train Accident Attorneys
• Oswego County Train Accident Attorneys
• Otsego County Train Accident Attorneys
• Putnam County Train Accident Attorneys
• Queens County Train Accident Attorneys
• Rensselaer County Train Accident Attorneys
• Richmond County Train Accident Attorneys
• Rockland County Train Accident Attorneys
• Saint Lawrence County Train Accident Attorneys
• Saratoga County Train Accident Attorneys
• Schenectady County Train Accident Attorneys
• Schoharie County Train Accident Attorneys
• Schuyler County Train Accident Attorneys
• Seneca County Train Accident Attorneys
• Steuben County Train Accident Attorneys
• Suffolk County Train Accident Attorneys
• Sullivan County Train Accident Attorneys
• Tech Valley Train Accident Attorneys
• Tioga County Train Accident Attorneys
• Tompkins County Train Accident Attorneys
• Ulster County Train Accident Attorneys
• Upstate New York Train Accident Attorneys
• Warren County Train Accident Attorneys
• Washington County Train Accident Attorneys
• Wayne County Train Accident Attorneys
• Westchester County Train Accident Attorneys
• Wyoming County Train Accident Attorneys
• Yates County Train Accident Attorneys

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have been injured in a train accident, you need a lawyer. Don’t wait any longer. Call the personal injury attorneys of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC for a free, confidential consultation, and let us help you get the full and just compensation you deserve.

To discuss your case, call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.