Austin Railroad Injuries Lawyers

1. Austin Railroad Injuries Attorneys The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) is the federal law that protects and compensates railroad workers injured on the job. FELA is not the same as workers’ compensation because whereas workers’ compensation is provided regardless of fault, FELA requires the injured railroad worker to prove a railroad was negligent in some way. Railroad accidents do not just affect railroad workers, however. Passengers may be injured in accidents on commuter trains, and people can also be injured as pedestrians or occupants of motor vehicles involved in train accidents. Do I Need A Railroad Injuries Lawyer? With FELA claims, injured railroad workers need to understand that railroads will usually try to avoid paying for injuries by claiming that a victim was at fault for their injuries. You should be especially cautious in dealing with any agent who is investigating your claim and try not to volunteer any information that is not already contained in your report. When a railroad accident victim is not a railroad worker, the path to recovery can be much more complicated. Train passengers and other people such as pedestrians

2. or motor vehicle occupants can face an immediate challenge in proving a railroad’s negligence because many accidents will again be blamed on victims. Why Choose Gibson Hill Personal Injury To Handle My Case? The first reason you will want to work with Gibson Hill Personal Injury is because it will not cost you anything to do so. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay a single dime until you have received a monetary award. Ty Gibson and Brett Michael Hill have more than a decade of combined legal experience. They both earned Juris Doctors from South Texas College of Law. Types of Railroad Injury Cases We Handle People can be involved in a wide variety of possible railroad accidents. Some of the most common causes of railroad injuries include, but are not limited to: Train collisions Derailments Railroad crossing accidents Defective equipment Obstacles on tracks Defective signals or gates Faulty tracks Defective crossties Poorly-lined switches Speeding Failure to apply brakes Toxic or hazardous materials Failure to establish a safe working environment Failure to perform inspections Conductor negligence                --------------------------------------------------------------------------