Commercial Truck / Train Collisions
Truck and Train Wreck Lawyer Serving Clients Nationwide: Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Railroad crossing accidents in which a train hits a truck can cause tremendous damage and injuries. There were more than 500 train-truck collisions in the United States in 2005, and many resulted in deaths and catastrophic injuries such as brain injury and spinal cord injury. If a railroad company or employee is in any way responsible for a collision, the truck driver or passenger deserves compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other resulting expenses.
We Have Specialized Expertise in Handling Truck/Train Accident Claims
We have not only the experience and know-how but also the desire to get compensation for victims of truck vs. train accidents. Each year, the trucking industry hauls more freight across the country, keeping the nation running. Unprotected and obstructed railroad crossings can be especially hazardous to truckers. When the railroad fails to trim trees or remove other obstructions that hinder a driver’s sight, crossing the railroad tracks can be a harrowing experience. Trucks move across the tracks more slowly than most vehicles, which makes avoiding a collision with a train even harder. Truckers should not have to worry about dangerous crossings, but because of the railroad industry’s negligence, their worries often become realities.
Helping Truckers Who Are Victims of Railroad Accidents
At Pottroff & Karlin, our lawyer has helped numerous people in more than 25 years of practice. We are especially well known for our work in railroad crossing accident cases and have won many multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. In one truck and train wreck case, head lawyer Robert Pottroff represented a tow truck driver who was injured by a moving train while towing another vehicle off the tracks. The jury awarded our client a verdict of $10 million (see more of our past cases).
- This was one of the far too many instances in which the railroad tried to shift the responsibility of maintaining a safe crossing to someone else.
More on Semi Truck and Railroad Accident Law
Trucking and transportation liability cases involve a complicated group of laws and large amounts of evidence. Because the industry is heavily regulated, an accident involving a truck is significantly more complex than an automobile accident case. Consequently, you need a lawyer who has the experience and specialized knowledge to lead the investigation into the cause of the accident and to help you collect the maximum amount allowed under the law. Additionally, our lawyer is conversant in every aspect of railroad law, which is similar to learning a foreign language. Full mastery of railroad laws and regulations is a foundational predicate to understanding railroad liability issues, and Attorney Karlin has dedicated 100% of his practice to cases involving these laws and regulations.
- Our years of practice have resulted in our access to many experts in a variety of specialty areas related to truck and train accident litigation. This access and expertise enhance our ability to maximize recovery for our clients.
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“Integrity”
“In addition to his substantive contributions to railroad grade crossing safety, I have personally observed his untiring efforts and contributions to improving the integrity of the legal system.”- Elizabeth Hardy -
“Beyond Belief”
“His knowledge of the rail industry and his willingness to share his knowledge with other people who do railroad work is beyond belief to me.”- Mike Bee -
“Given Hope”
“Through his efforts, he has single-handedly given hope to victims who are injured or killed as a result of dangerous railroad crossings”- Donald Vasos -
“Impressed”
“Nathan is a warrior fighting the railroads.”- Jonathon (Jon) C. Clark -
“Excellent Results”
“Nathan Karlin has my strongest endorsement in the field of railroad crossing cases and personal injury law.”- Joseph M. Miller -
“Would Recommend Without Hesitation”
“In each case, Nathan always possessed an incredible knowledge of the law and the facts, possessed a great talent for aggressive – strategic legal planning and trial tactics while, at the same time, displaying great skill as an effective negotiator.”- Scott McCluen -
“First Call is Nathan's Firm”
“Nathan’s knowledge and experience in handling and trying cases against these litigation savvy railroad companies gives me the confidence to know that the clients and cases I refer to him are getting the best of the best.”- James Perrin -
“Hard-Working”
“The staff is helpful, professional, and responsive.”- Tracy D.
We Fight Tirelessly to Help Injured Truckers Secure the Maximum Financial Compensation
A railroad crossing crash between a train and a commercial truck can be truly catastrophic. If you are a trucker who is hurt in this type of crash, it is imperative that you are able to secure the absolute maximum financial compensation. You cannot rely on any train operator or railroad company to look out for your best interests. Further, the insurance companies that get involved in the claims process fight hard to pay out as little as possible to injured victims. At Pottroff & Karlin, we are railroad safety advocates with the specialized skills and experience necessary to help injured truckers get the maximum financial compensation in a train accident claim. You may be entitled to recover money damages for:
- Property losses (truck repairs);
- Ambulance costs and emergency medical care;
- Hospital bills and other medical expenses;
- Physical therapy and other rehabilitative care;
- Loss of wages and loss of earning power;
- Pain and suffering & emotional distress;
- Long-term disability and physical impairment; and
- Wrongful death of a family member.
