Railroad Accidents

At Healy Scanlon Veugeler Gannon in Chicago, our lawyers represent victims of all types of transportation accidents, including heavy and light rail train accidents. Our attorneys have obtained numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for our clients, including $7.8 million for a man who lost an arm when he fell from a station platform and was struck by an “el” train. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

The following are examples of the types of train accidents we handle:

• Derailments caused by mechanical failure, improperly maintained tracks or other causes
• Collisions with other trains
• Collisions with cars, trucks and pedestrians
• Accidents at train crossings
• Injuries caused by spills of hazardous materials
• Injuries caused by dangerous or defective conditions on trains, station platforms and other railroad property

Trains and other mass transportation companies have a high level of responsibility for the safety of their passengers. However, carriers such as the Chicago Transit Authority will not pay large damage claims willingly. It usually takes a lawyer’s help to obtain the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, and other damages. You should contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident so that evidence of liability can be collected and preserved.