Seek immediate medical attention, report the incident to authorities, document the scene if possible, and contact a qualified train accident attorney right away.

Responsibility may lie with the train operator, railroad company, maintenance contractors, or even government agencies, depending on the circumstances.

Yes. However, claims against public transit entities like Amtrak must be filed quickly—often within six months—due to strict legal deadlines.

Typical causes include derailments, mechanical malfunctions, operator error, and poorly maintained or defective tracks.

In most cases, you have two years to file a lawsuit, but if a government agency is involved, deadlines may be significantly shorter.

If negligence—such as malfunctioning crossing gates or lack of warning signals—played a role, you may be eligible for compensation.

You may recover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in cases involving a fatality, wrongful death compensation.

Yes. If the incident affected multiple people, a class-action lawsuit may be appropriate to pursue collective compensation.

Surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim to recover for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering.

An experienced lawyer can investigate the cause, identify all liable parties, handle negotiations, and fight to secure the maximum compensation you deserve