Attorneys for Train and Metrolink Accidents in Southern California

We help the victims of Metrolink train accident, or those who have been injured inside a train or at a Metrolink train station. If you have had a Metrolink injury accident call us at 800-816-1529.

Each year thousands are injured in Metrolink train accidents or accidents within Metrolink trains or at their stations.

We are experts dealing with Metrolink Train Accidents or Accidents within the train or stations.

Public transportation is essential for California residents. The Metrolink in Los Angeles connects commuters traveling between the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino. The Metrolink is one of the busiest regional rail networks in the United States.

More than 100 million passengers rode the Metrolink rail system in 2016. Despite transporting millions of passengers across the state, Metrolink has the third highest number of reported passenger fatalities.

In the state of California, railroad and train accidents also cause numerous personal injuries. Train collisions and crashes, as well as train spills, can cause extensive property damage and severe injuries.

Recouping Losses Following a Train or Subway Accident

Every 90 minutes, a train derails or is involved in an accident in California, and every two weeks, hazardous materials are released from derailed trains. When accidents occur on trains or the Metrorail, they are typically catastrophic.

You have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement, embarrassment, rehabilitations, lost earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering if you were injured in a train or Metrolink accident in California.

California Passengers of Metrolink who are victims of an accident are permitted to seek compensation from those responsible for the incident. However, a recent federal regulation has limited the amount of compensation that can be awarded to train accident victims.

As “common carriers,” train and Metrolink operators are held to a higher standard of care regarding their responsibilities and duty of care to passengers because they are responsible for the daily safety of so many individuals. Train operators must exercise “the utmost care and diligence” in carrying out their duties. This increased level of care applies not only to train operators, but also to the manufacture, maintenance, design, and operation of the entire train system.

You have the legal right to file a personal injury claim and the right to receive just compensation, despite the possibility of damage caps in train accidents. An experienced train accident attorney can be essential for navigating the complex litigation in these cases and securing full compensation.

Train and Metrolink Accident Categories

A train or Metrolink railcar can derail, crash, or malfunction because of the following:

• Exhausted and fatigued train operators
• Distracted train operators
• Inadequately trained train operators
• Excessive speed
• Improper maintenance of the train, tracks, or signals
• Accidents or collisions with other trains
• Failure to comply with established safety standards
• Train derailment
• Intoxicated train operators
• Defective train equipment

Accidents occurring onboard the train or at the train station

We have handled cases in which accidents within trains were not the result of a train accident, but rather the result of conductor negligence in not inspecting the interior of the train to ensure passenger safety. If you were injured on a train due to the operator’s or another passenger’s negligence, please contact us to determine if you have a case.

Personal Injury Lawyer for Train and Metrolink Crashes in California

If you suffered injuries in a train or Metrolink accident in the state of California, you are entitled to compensation. Disputes involving trains or the Metrolink can be extraordinarily intricate, as they frequently involve government entities and large corporations. Contact the knowledgeable personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez today at 800-816-1598.

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The Law offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates has over 25 years experience handling personal injury cases all over the state of California. We have handled thousands of cases and obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for our clients. Call now for a no pressure free consultation with an actual attorney. 800-816-1529 extension 1.

You may download our California Accident App for iTunes and Android by going to our California Accident App page by clicking here. The app will enable you to record all information related to your Metrolink accident and transmit it to our office.