Train Accident Lawyer

Train Accidents

There are several different types of trains and rail tours that run through the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. For example, Las Vegas has the Las Vegas Monorail which is advertised as an alternative to Las Vegas trams, shuttles, taxis, and ride shares. The Las Vegas Monorail provides convenient transportation for thousands of people each day.

Other than the Las Vegas Monorail, there is also the Amtrak that passes through and serves Las Vegas. There are also the Nevada rail tours provided to tourists in the Grand Canyon. If you or a loved one has been injured on any of the above-mentioned trains, monorails and railroads, contact our Las Vegas attorney today for a free no risk consultation. During this initial consultation, our attorneys will review the merits of your claim, and determine which potential party can be held liable. We are available via phone and email, and also have an office located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas Monorail Statistics

• The Las Vegas Monorail has carried around 80 million riders since opening
• The monorail is equal to 9 buses
• The monorail has been responsible for eliminating around 29 million vehicle miles on the Las Vegas Strip
• The monorail use 20% less braking
• The monorail is 100% Electric

If you have been injured on the Las Vegas Monorail, contact our Las Vegas train accident attorneys today to determine how you can seek compensation for your injuries.

What causes train accidents?

There are a variety of causes to train accidents in Las Vegas. Train accidents can result in very severe injuries, leaving someone with a permanent disability. Different causes of train accidents include:

• Train conductor negligence
• Train employee negligence
• Overloading the trains
• Faulty train tracks
• Maintenance
• Train component defect
• Lots of employee training
• Train derailment: This occurs when a train gets off of its rails. The most common cause of train track accidents is because the train track has a defect. Unfortunately, train derailments can lead to very catastrophic injuries for many in the train. There are several different types of components that could be faulty, including the axles, journals, wheels, etc.
• Collisions: the number of collisions in the United States has been at a constant increase, and the root cause has been speeding
• Slip and fall: many trains operate at very high speeds. This then causes riders to slip and fall in a train. You could hold the train operator liable for a slip and fall and hold them responsible for any personal injuries suffered.

Under Nevada law, any party who causes injuries to another who is on a train could be held liable for compensation owed. If you believe you have been injured as a result of another party’s fault, contact our Las Vegas train accident attorneys today. Train accidents can be very complex, especially if multiple parties are involved or if there are several different causes. That’s why it is very important to have an experienced Las Vegas train accident attorney on your side.

What Are the Different Types of Train Accidents?

Train accidents could occur in several different ways. Below are some examples of the different types of train accidents that could occur in California.

• Collisions between trains and pedestrians
• Collisions between trains and motor vehicles
• Train derailments (when a train gets off its tracks)
• Collisions between two trains

Sam Heidari has decades of experience fighting for his clients in court, helping his clients receive compensation for medical bills, employment issues caused by the injuries sustained like lost wages or loss of employment, additional therapy needs, and other economic and non-economic damages. Our office has helped injured train passengers and will work to make sure you received the maximum compensation for your injuries.

We understand that being involved in a train accident could result in very severe injuries, and so it is not that easy to be facing physical injuries along with the legal battle. We will handle the legal battles for you to ensure you have one less thing to stress about.

What type of compensation could I receive for my train accident lawsuit?

The different types of compensation a plaintiff, also known as the victim, could receive depends on the circumstances of the accident. The plaintiff can recover a variety of damages, including:

• Property damage such as car damage
• Medical bills
• Physical rehabilitation
• Psychological therapy
• Permanent disability
• Temporary disability
• Past lost wages
• Future lost income
• Loss of Limbs
• Wrongful death
• Loss of Consortium
• Loss of society

How do you determine fault in a Las Vegas train accident lawsuit?

There are several different types of ways you could potentially determine fault in a train accident. Oftentimes, train accidents could involve several different defendants who may be liable for injuries. Our attorneys will gather as much evidence as possible to determine which party is liable. Examples include:

• Whether the train company took all the safety precautions required
• Whether the train employee was speeding, distracted behind the wheel
• Whether the train had a defect
• Whether the train rail had a defect

Extensive investigations must be done to determine the cause of train tracks. Usually, train accidents are not that straightforward. Our experienced Las Vegas train accident attorneys will research and investigate your claim to figure out why you were injured, and who could be held liable.

Wrongful Death Train Accident Claims

A wrongful death claim is a claim brought by the decedent’s family. If the victim was killed from the train accidents, the victim’s family could file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. Unfortunately, train accidents are more likely to lead to fatalities than other accidents. That is why it is important that train companies and operators operate their practice in a safe way. If they fail to operate their practice in a reasonably safe way, they should be held liable for the injuries they have caused.

Wrongful death must be filed within two years of the date of the train accident. Nevada law states that if a wrongful death claim was filed after those two years, then the decedent’s family member will not be able to recover any damages. Examples of damages you could recover from a wrongful death claim for a train accident includes:

• Loss of the victim’s income
• Loss of the victims services at the home
• Burial expenses
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of Consortium
• Loss of love

We understand that after losing a loved one to a train accident, nothing can replace them. However, our experienced Las Vegas train accident attorneys will work to make sure that we hold the at-fault party liable for their injuries. We understand how difficult it would be to go through such a loss, while you focus on healing, we will focus on representing your rights to prevent any Injustice.