Railway Litigation

Train Accident Attorneys

Railroad employees work in an industry that is considered among the most dangerous; there are many ways railroad employees can be injured. To protect railway workers against the hazards of their jobs, the United States enacted the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) at the beginning of the 20th century. In addition, the Federal Safety Appliance Act and the Boiler Inspection Act protect railway workers. These different laws provide for damages, including past and future medical care, lost wages, disability and disfigurement, and pain and suffering.

At Brent Coon & Associates, our lawyers are highly knowledgeable about the scope of the different laws and regulations governing the railroad industry. If your client needs US representation because of a train accident or wreck, our lawyers can help. We have the knowledge of the law and the experience with comparable cases to help the injured obtain the compensation they need. Because many railroad accidents lead to fatalities, we also help grieving families after the wrongful death of a loved one. Contact our Houston law office to learn how we use our knowledge and skills to help people during difficult times.

Railroad workers and passengers are likely to be seriously injured or killed in a train derailment or train crash. There are laws in the United States that provide for compensation for victims of railroad catastrophes. Contact us to learn how we can help.

We assist railroad workers and others suffering from work injuries that result in paralysis and amputations. These employees also experience occupational illnesses and conditions caused by repetitive motion and toxic chemical exposure. Workers often suffer pulmonary illnesses because of the dust and fumes that are part of the everyday working conditions for a railroad employee. We have obtained compensation for clients injured on the job and for many others.

We are dedicated to protecting the rights and obtaining needed compensation for people injured in train accidents; contact us to learn how we can help your client.

We serve injured railway workers throughout Latin America and the United States. We also represent the injured closer to home in Texas communities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, Pasadena, Beaumont, and Galveston.