Wrongful Death Claims Involving Train-Car Collisions of Dangerous Railroad Crossings

Did you know that, on average, a railroad accident occurs every hour in the United States, according to data gathered by the National Transportation Safety Bureau? Derailments, train-train collisions, and train-motor vehicle crashes kill around three people per day. Furthermore, for more than two decades, the number of train accidents has been increasing.

No amount of money will be able to bring your loved one back if they are killed in a railway disaster. You, on the other hand, have actual losses—the support, love, and advice they would have given you. You have the right to hold the wrongdoers accountable for their actions and to receive full and fair recompense for your damages. Bailey and Galyen can assist you.

Attorneys with a track record of railroad fatality claims

For more than 40 years, Bailey & Galyen, with offices throughout Texas, has successfully handled a broad spectrum of personal injury claims for victims across the Lone Star State and around the country, including wrongful death lawsuits originating from railroad accidents. We are known and respected as one of the state's largest consumer litigation firms for our consistent ability to get favorable judgments and settlements for our clients. In our years of business, we have achieved verdicts and settlements for our personal injury clients totaling more than $500 million.

Anyone with a possible personal injury claim is entitled to a free initial consultation.

Committed to Providing Exceptional Personal Service and Attention

We realize how a personal injury can alter your life because of our extensive experience. We recognize the anxiety that comes with an injury. When you need to speak with us, we make every effort to be available and accessible. We'll take the time to explain the legislation and the legal procedure, as well as your rights, so you know what to expect at all times. We'll keep you informed about any changes or developments in your case, and we'll help you understand your options and possibilities of success so you can make the best decisions possible.

When you're ready, you should employ a wrongful death lawyer to help you safeguard your rights. Your lawyer will act quickly to obtain, examine, and preserve any evidence necessary to prove a wrongful death claim. Don't wait too long—evidence could be lost, and witnesses could go or forget what they saw.

When a loved one dies in a train accident, what types of compensation are available?

Following the wrongful death of a loved one, you have the right to seek compensation for the following:

You have lost any support that the deceased would have given you.

Any unpaid or uninsured medical bills incurred as a result of the accident

Companionship, consortium, guidance, direction, instruction, fostering, and affection are all things that have been lost.

Costs of a funeral and burial

Who is eligible to file a claim for a fatal train accident?

In Texas, a surviving spouse, child, or parent may bring a wrongful death lawsuit on their own or jointly. If none of those parties files a wrongful death claim within three months of the decedent's death, the decedent's estate's personal representative has the authority to initiate a wrongful death case.

Unlike many other jurisdictions, Texas allows adult children to sue for wrongful death when their parents die. A lawfully adopted child can sue if their adoptive parent dies, but not if their biological parent dies. Siblings are not eligible to launch a wrongful death lawsuit.

After a fatal train accident, how can Bailey and Galyen assist me?

For more than 40 years, Bailey & Galyen has fought for the rights of survivors in wrongful death claims throughout Texas. We understand the complexities that come with wrongful death litigation.

Bailey & Galyen can be contacted for more information. Following a Fatal Train Collision

If a loved one has perished in a passenger or freight train disaster, you will need the assistance of an expert attorney to obtain full and reasonable compensation. Bailey & Galyen's experienced personal injury lawyers provide a free introductory consultation. We handle all fatal train accident injury claims on a contingent fee basis. You will not be responsible for any legal fees unless and until we receive compensation for your losses.

Call 844-402-2992 or send us an email to make an appointment. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On request, evening and weekend consultations are available. It is possible to communicate in Spanish.

With locations in Arlington, Bedford, Burleson, Carrollton, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Houston, Mansfield, Mesquite, Midland/Odessa, Plano, Texarkana, and Weatherford, we offer experienced advice in deadly railway accident claims throughout Texas.