OHIO RAILROAD ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Have You or a Loved One Been Hurt or Killed at a Railroad Crossing?

When a car, truck or SUV is struck by a commuter or freight train, the driver of the vehicle is usually at fault. Ohio has strict laws regarding railway safety, and its incumbent upon drivers to stop when required to do so by railroad crossing gates and signals.

If gates and signals are visible and in proper working order, drivers may not be able to recover compensation for their accident. However, there are some cases where these signals or gates are broken or obstructed by debris or vegetation. There are also some crossings, especially in rural areas, that are poorly lit, which may contribute to confusion regarding when it is and isn’t safe to cross.

If a driver is injured at a railway crossing because they didn’t get any warning that a train was coming, they may be able to hold the city, county or railroad company liable for their injuries.



The circumstances in which you may be able to sue for injuries sustained in an accident involving a commuter or freight train are somewhat narrow. If you have been injured in a car accident involving the railroad or you lost a loved one to one of these tragic accidents, it may be worth your time to speak with a personal injury or wrongful death attorney in Ohio.