Safety experts estimated that Sound Transit's trains would hit a car 29 times each year and hit a pedestrian three times each year, based on crash data from other cities.
Mixing light rail with street traffic and pedestrians can be hazardous, but so far, the safety experts' initial prediction is far from correct.
Despite safety improvements to prevent tragedies, there are still dangers for distracted pedestrians or impatient drivers who stray onto the tracks.
Bellevue Railroad Crossing Accident Lawyer Daniel Whitmore
If you were injured due to an Amtrak train or one of Sound Transit's Link trains, contact the Law Office of Daniel Whitmore. We will arrange a free consultation so you can discuss the circumstances of your accident.
Injured Railroad Workers and the Federal Acts That Protect You
Our firm is knowledgeable about federal legislation that was enacted to protect you: the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and the Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA).
These laws give engineers, switchmen, brakemen and other railroad employees the right to sue railroads for on-the-job injuries. FELA is different from workers' compensation laws and only an experienced lawyer can navigate this complex process for you.
The big insurance company lawyers may encourage you to settle with them directly, but they don't always offer full and fair compensation; they work for the train company and their job is to prevent or reduce claims.
For almost 20 years, attorney Whitmore has been fighting for just compensation for thousands of injured people throughout Washington. Attorney Whitmore leads our team of legal professionals, and we are dedicated to helping people who feel intimidated by the large legal firms that approach them after they have been in a train accident.
We can bring in our experts to assist us while we thoroughly investigate your railroad accident, preserve evidence, confirm all the essential accident reports are filed properly and counsel you regarding your decision to accept a settlement offer or direct us to litigate aggressively on your behalf.
If you have been injured in a railroad accident of any kind, you should seek legal representation immediately. Fast action is needed to win your case and compensation for your injuries.
Before evidence and witnesses disappear, contact our Seattle train accident lawyer for a free consultation, at no obligation.
