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According to the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), more than 3,000 accidents occur between trains and motor vehicles at railroad grade crossings in the United States every year. Because of the train’s size and speed, accidents may result in catastrophic injury and death. In many instances, such accidents are the direct result of the railroad’s negligence.

Railroad crossing accidents may be due to the following:
• Malfunctioning crossing signals
• Crossbuck defects (worn crossbucks, crossbucks without reflectors, missing/broken crossbucks)
• Unprotected railroad crossings
• Obstructed view of crossing due to vegetation
• Faulty and inadequate maintenance of crossing and rails
• Failure of locomotive to signal with head light
• Failure of locomotive to signal with horn
• Excessive locomotive speed
• Locomotive operator error due to fatigue, drug use or alcohol use

Railroad grade crossing accident cases can be costly and time consuming. However, Brian Madden from Wagstaff & Cartmell has the trial experience and the resources necessary to litigate against the major U.S. railroads. Madden has successfully handled large, complex railroad grade crossing accident cases and has secured positive results for his clients.

The Railroad Grade Crossing Law Blog is a resource for people who have been affected by railroad grade crossing accidents. If you or a relative have been catastrophically injured (or killed) in a railroad grade crossing accident, please feel free to contact Brian Madden to discuss your case.