California ranks number five nationally in railroad crossing accidents and number three in railroad crossing fatalities.

There are more than 250,000 railroad crossings located throughout the United States which, for a variety of reasons, result in thousands of railroad crossing accidents. Many times, these dangerous accidents lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. In fact, in the United States more than 320 people were killed and close to 1,000 people were injured as the result of railroad crossing accidents in 2003. Close to 35% of all railway crossing accident injury victims are children under the age of sixteen.

Railway companies are often quick to place the blame on inattentive motor vehicle drivers and children who are looking to "beat the train." It is the responsibility of railway companies to provide adequate warning systems and necessary safety measures such as safety gates and flashing lights at all railway crossings. All railroad crossing related safety equipment must be properly maintained to ensure the safety of train passengers, drivers, and pedestrians. If any of the railroad crossing signs, signals, lights, or gates are not functioning adequately, they must be repaired immediately by the railroad company.

If a railroad company has been negligent in providing adequate warning systems, you may be able to file a claim to recover your losses, including medical expenses, property damage, loss of current and future earnings, loss of future enjoyment, and pain and suffering. The California train accident law firm of Bisnar & Chase will work diligently to recover for you the monetary compensation that you deserve for your railroad crossing accident injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as the result of a railroad crossing accident in California, please contact a railroad crossing lawyer at Bisnar & Chase to discuss your train accident case.