Truck Hitting Train Accident Lawyer

Both commercial trucks and trains are responsible for transporting cargo and freight across the country every day. When a truck hits a train, it is almost always due to driver error that results in a catastrophic accident with severe damages and injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

Driver Error Causing Truck Hitting Train Accidents

Trucking companies are responsible for training their drivers and ensuring they know how to safely approach the over 250,000 railroad crossings in the U.S. Truck drivers, who may be inexperienced, working long hours and are often fatigued or pressured into delivering their freight as quickly as possible, often commit driving errors they otherwise wouldn’t normally do, such as attempting to illegally cross at a railroad crossing instead of waiting for a train to pass. When there is not enough time and clearance for the driver to cross, truck and train accidents occur.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry and has recognized that truck and train accidents are a real concern. The FMCSA has issued regulations that prohibit commercial trucks from entering railroad crossings if there is not enough clearance for the truck to pass through without stopping.

If there is not proper opportunity for a truck to pass safely, the FMCSA requires the truck driver to be alerted of this issue and an alternate route found, a smaller vehicle is used to transport the freight in that area, or the train company is alerted that a truck will be crossing and the time they will be doing so.

If these regulations are not followed, the FMCSA will issue penalties against the trucking company. These can include:

• $2,750 fine for the driver
• $11,000 fine for the trucking company
• 60-day disqualification from driving for a first offense
• 120-day disqualification from driving for a second offense in a 3-year period
• 1-year disqualification from driving for a third offense in a 3-year period

If an accident occurs that involves a commercial truck and train, the accident will be investigated by both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Railroad Administration. The majority of the time, the accident is due to driver error and often these accidents are fatal.

If you or a loved one was involved in an accident due to a truck hitting a train, you are most likely facing extensive damages, mounting medical bills, and some uncertainty as to where to turn next. If your loved one was killed in such an accident, you need support during this exceedingly difficult time and an experienced personal injury lawyer can not only provide that support but fight for the compensation you deserve.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.