Railroad Accidents

Item: Garmer & Prather, PLLC
Rating: 5
Author: P. M.

Railroad Accidents: Representing Victims and Their Families

The legal team at Garmer & Prather represents clients who have been injured by the railroads. This may include a collision with a train or railroad car, or fires or chemical spills from derailed or improperly maintained trains.

Often, railroad accidents can be the result of mechanical failures, failure to properly maintain railroad tracks, or conductor negligence. Although railroad accidents occur with less frequency than automobile accidents, the devastation is often far greater in railroad accidents.

Garmer & Prather accepts cases involving grade crossing collisions, signal malfunctions, failure of a conductor to blow the train whistle, accidents in which vehicles have been struck on railroad tracks, railroad fires, chemical spills, as well as other types of railroad accidents that have caused severe injury or death. If you or someone in your family has been hurt, seek the legal advice you need.

The Law is Complicated | We are Experienced

The law relating to railroad accidents is complex and fact-dependent, but the attorneys at Garmer & Prather are experienced at litigating these types of cases. We also enlist the services of industry experts, investigators, engineers, accident reconstructionists, and medical and rehabilitation professionals in establishing the best possible case for you.

Our attorneys develop legal strategies by methodically gathering and examining the many relevant facts behind a railroad accident, and enlisting top experts in the field to sort through the issues of fault. Contact us to get your questions answered.

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I was involved in a head on collision with a school bus. During my rehabilitation, a friend suggested that I needed a law firm to invistgate. After much research was done by my friend, I was advised to call Garmer & Prather, PLLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Working with Garmer and Prather during this difficult time was truly a blessing. They are kind, compassionate, studious and have the utmost diginity. It was my pleasure to work with such an oustanding law firm. I very highly recommend Garmer & Prather Law Firm for any needs regarding personal injury representation. P. M.

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My husband was involved in a rear-end collision at a stoplight caused by an equipment transport truck sandwiching him between it and the car in front of him. We contacted Garmer and Prather for a review and advice. From beginning to end, they exhibited professionalism, tenacity and a total commitment to pursue all avenues to a successful conclusion. They truly went above and beyond anything we expected. We would like to thank Garmer and Prather and their excellent team of skilled, competent legal staff. D. W.