Amtrak & Train Passenger Injuries

Amtrak Passenger Injury Lawyers

Fighting for Amtrak & Train Accident Victims in Anoka County

Amtrak passengers can sustain injuries in a variety of situations. Despite a relatively safe reputation, Amtrak trains are involved in accidents more often than you might think.

We typically hear about Amtrak collisions and derailments on the news, but many Amtrak passenger injuries occur when a train comes to a sudden stop or strikes a vehicle at a crossing, from slips and falls, or from defective equipment or loose baggage, for example.

Bolt Law Firm is an award-winning trial practice that’s recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of train accidents. If you’ve been injured in an Amtrak accident in Anoka County or the surrounding areas of Minnesota, we want to help. Call (763) 292-2102 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.

The Complexity of Amtrak Passenger Accidents

Investigations into accidents and passenger injuries can uncover a wide range of potential causes, from malfunctioning safety systems or employee error to problems with the track or signals. Because of the potentially catastrophic results and devastating consequences of train accidents, working with an experienced, knowledgeable railroad attorney is critical for injured train passengers.

Common causes of passenger injury accidents include:

Train Derailments
Sudden braking
Excessive speed
Mechanical failure
Railroad defects
Operator or employee error
Slip, trip, and fall accidents
Reckless pedestrians and motorists

Train passengers trust that train operators are properly licensed, well-rested, and able to safely perform their duties to protect those around them. They also trust that railroad managers, who are responsible for inspecting track, making sure safety devices are working, and ensuring a safe environment for passengers, are doing their jobs. Unfortunately, this is often not the case.

National Transportation Board statistics show that in an average year, well over 1,000 passengers are injured. Many passengers suffer fatal injuries every year. These statistics can spike dramatically when a major derailment or accident occurs, such as the 2015 Amtrak derailment, the 2005 and 2008 Metrolink and Union Pacific accidents, and the 1993 Amtrak accident.

Injuries in Amtrak Accidents

Because of the forces involved and size and power of trains, train accidents can cause a wide variety of significant injuries. Our Amtrak passenger injury attorneys at Bolt Law Firm have handled cases with injuries ranging from lacerations and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and death.

Train accident lawsuits are usually much more complicated than regular personal injury lawsuits, and will involve lengthy, complex investigations and formal litigation that will be hard fought by railroads and their attorneys.

Call for a FREE Consultation: (763) 292-2102

Railroad accidents can be devastating. Your livelihood, your ability to work, provide for your family, and pay for medical bills, and your ability to lead a fulfilling life could be at stake. The railroad’s claims investigators and lawyers will work against you from the minute the accident is reported.

At Bolt Law Firm, we’re committed to helping Amtrak accident victims level the playing field and fight for the justice they deserve. Based in Anoka County, we proudly serve clients across Minnesota and beyond. Contact us today for a FREE initial consultation.

Railroad Yard Injury $15.3 Million
Record-setting verdict to a railroad worker for severe and progressive neurological injuries he suffered while working in a BNSF railroad yard.
Railroad Track Accident $8 Million
A boy lost both of his legs while playing on tracks in an area where the railroad was well aware that elementary children were routinely playing on the tracks and even building forts.
FELA Case $5.8 Million
Sanctions were necessary because of BNSF’s engaging in misdirection that severely inhibited a seriously injured railroad worker’s ability to prove his case.
Railway Brain Injury $1.2 Million
A railroad worker sustained a traumatic brain injury while working for BNSF when the seat he was in broke and caused him to strike his head.
Train Accident $900 Thousand
A girl was killed just weeks before her high school graduation when she was tragically struck by a train at a skewed crossing when she walked in front of an oncoming train.
Railroad Work Injury $800 Thousand
Railroad worker injured while servicing an industry. Due to faulty equipment, the car he was riding on derailed and injured his lower back.
Train Derailment Accident $800 Thousand
Railroad Worker Safety Hazard $200 Thousand
A railroad worker in Washington who tried to make his workplace safer for his fellow workers by reporting safety hazards.

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