Although train accidents are not as frequent as vehicle accidents, they can involve high damage claims and personal injuries. Little Rock, AR, attorney Thomas Buchanan is an experienced personal injury lawyer specializing in train accidents, automobile, truck and other vehicle accidents. Tom and Beth have over 13 years experience in this area, pursuing and winning awards for their clients.
Train accidents generally involve freight rather than passengers, and these types of accidents occur nationwide about once every two hours. Of 998 Arkansas train accidents occurring during 2010, there were 4 fatalities and 643 passengers injured. The causes of train accidents vary, and some include train-pedestrian accidents. Railroad employees may also be hurt or killed at work. These workers have special protection under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) that allows those employees to initiate legal actions to recover their train-related accident damages.
Many times, there are non-train factors that cause the accidents, such as failure of equipment, derailing or structural defects. No matter what the cause of a train accident is, a collision with a heavy and unyielding train engine or car is going to cause some major damage to the train property and to any other vehicles or property that are part of that accident.
Clients that select the law firm of Thomas G. Buchanan can expect to get big-firm advantages and experience with small-firm response and personal attention. Our firm has high standards and is client-focused, ready to work as caring, courageous and committed legal representatives for every client, every day. We are aggressive and strive to maximize the value of each personal injury case. We are not like a mill operation where attorneys are just seeking a quick settlement offer. We are considered an elite firm; the attorneys that other lawyers send referrals to when needed. No case is too large or complex for our firm.
In our practice of law, we blend tenacity with integrity. Our intent to win is serious, as serious as the damages you may have had in a train or other vehicle accident. Call us now and get started to rebuild your life with the fair financial compensation you deserve. Monetary compensation for wrongful death, bodily injury, property damage, medical bills, long-term care and loss of income can be sought within the legal system; it is your right as a victim to be compensated for damages, especially when there was negligence. Caring, courageous, committed – the law firm of Thomas G. Buchanan works hard for every client, every day.