Washington Train Wreck Injury Attorney
When a pedestrian, car or truck are in an accident with a train, it's usually the person crossing the tracks who suffers the most injuries. Sadly, they are not always the ones at fault. Mechanical problems on a car or truck can easily stall a vehicle on the tracks, and train crew can slow before they reach the vehicle.
At our firm — the law office of Fred Diamondstone — we work with injured victims throughout Seattle, Washington, and the surrounding communities to bring justice to situations involving railroad crossing accidents. We have successfully assisted injured people for more than 30 years.
Understanding the Facts of an Accident
After a railroad crossing accident, one of the most important things an attorney can do is gather all the relevant evidence. We obtain the police report, reports from the Federal Railroad Administration and WUTC, and make sure we have the black box data from the locomotive. Because we have more than 15 years of experience handling railroad accident cases, we understand the processes and procedures that must be followed to get the information we need.
We carefully analyze the information we have and take appropriate measures to follow-up with that information.
"In one case, our analysis of an accident showed the train crew did not attempt to slow the train down before crashing into a truck that was stalled on the tracks. Because we had that information from the locomotive's black box, we were able to question the crew to learn why. One worker's answer was enough to settle the case and help our client receive the compensation he needed. If we hadn't done our homework, that testimony would not have been available to help us win the case." — Attorney Fred Diamondstone
When clients contact us early, we can help make sure they maximize the coverage available from their insurance policies. There may be steps available that can maximize the available insurance coverages. We help clients review their automobile and health insurance policies to make sure all benefits can be obtained. We never take a fee from our clients for these efforts.
We work closely with our clients to help them receive the compensation they need. We are committed to offering efficient advocacy and obtaining justice for our clients. Contact our Seattle railroad crossing accident lawyer online or call 206-812-0720 to schedule your free initial consultation.
