Bronx Railroad Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of a railroad accident in the Brox, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages. Pursuing a railroad accident case is challenging, but Morelli Law’s personal injury lawyers in the Bronx have done it successfully many times.

A Bronx railroad accident lawyer from our firm can investigate what happened and determine who is liable for your injuries. Once we know that, we can pursue compensation for you through an insurance claim or a lawsuit. It’s quite possible you’ve suffered catastrophic injuries after a train crash, so make sure you get the full value of your case by working with a lawyer.

Causes of Railroad Accidents

Railroad accidents can cause severe injuries and fatalities for both passengers and victims in vehicles struck by trains. The National Safety Council states there were 8,136 injuries and 841 fatalities caused by train accidents nationwide in 2018.

There are many causes of railroad accidents. Mechanical failure is a major reason. Broken safety equipment, damaged rails, and faulty maintenance on trains can all lead to derailments and crashes that cause catastrophic injuries.

There is also the potential for driver error. If a driver ignores safety signals or doesn’t operate the train at the right speed, accidents can happen. Whatever the cause, our Bronx railroad accident lawyers can help you get compensation for what you’ve suffered after your accident.

Damages You Can Recover After a Bronx Railroad Accident

You can suffer many kinds of harm after a railroad accident, from physical injury to psychological damage to financial harm. When you work with Morelli Law, we will find out how you’ve been harmed and how much your case is worth so you can recover damages. There are no damage caps in New York for train accident claims. Some of the damages you could get include:

Economic Damages

Economic damages are the financial losses you’ve experienced because of your injury. The two major types are your medical expenses and your lost wages. You may be hospitalized for a long period of recovery. That costs you money, but you also cannot earn money because you cannot work while you recover.

There are other kinds of economic damages, too, like expenses not covered by your medical insurance or the costs of traveling to specialists. Put simply, if you had to pay a cost because of your accident and you can prove it by producing a bill or an invoice, we can add it to your economic damages.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages cover the changes to your life that lowered your standard of living after the accident. You don’t have to prove their financial cost, but a Bronx railroad accident lawyer does have to argue for their presence and their value. Examples of non-economic damages include:

• Mental distress
• Loss of enjoyment
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Diminished earning capacity

If you cannot enjoy your life as you once did because of your accident, a jury could award non-economic damages. Examples of injuries that could award non-economic damages are suffering a catastrophic injury like the loss of a limb, or if you’ve experienced post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after your accident.

Punitive Damages

In rare cases, an extremely negligent act caused your accident, something far beyond the norm. This may qualify your case for punitive damages. However, it is at the discretion of a judge and jury to decide if you qualify for them and your value. If we believe your case qualifies, we will make that argument in trial.

Our Successes in Railroad Accident Cases

Morelli Law has an exceptional record in railroad accident claims. While not every case can be successful, here are some examples of settlements and awards we have won for clients hurt by large vehicles.

• $265 million – secured the largest settlement in U.S. history for a passenger railroad accident for the victims of the 2015 Amtrak train crash outside Philadelphia
• $3.5 million – for a woman who was run over by a New York Transit Authority bus
• More than $2.2 million – for seven passengers severely injured in an accident on a bus traveling from New York through South Carolina

We cannot guarantee results like these, but we can discuss what you’ve experienced and determine how much your case might be worth in a free consultation. It’s important to speak with a Bronx railroad accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to get the best chance of success with your case.

How Soon Must I File My Railroad Accident Claim?

You must file your accident claim within New York’s statute of limitations in order to recover damages through trial. Hiring an attorney will help you make sure you file your claim on time, but there are some guidelines you must know about.

You must file an accident claim within three years of the accident or the discovery of the injury. For wrongful death claims, where someone died in an accident, the limit is two years. If your accident happened because of a city or national train, your time limit can be much less.

Starting early gives you the best chance of success. It gives us time to preserve evidence, build a strong case, and negotiate with all the liable parties to come to a fair resolution before we’re forced to sue to meet New York’s statute of limitation laws.

Call Morelli Law for Railroad Accident Representation

If you’ve been injured in a railroad accident, contact our team of Bronx railroad accident lawyers right away. You may now face severe disability or have even lost a loved one. Get the legal help you need to pursue justice and financial compensation by calling us right away for a free consultation.

All of our consultations are free and without obligation. If you hire one of our attorneys, you will owe us nothing until you win compensation for your case.