Railroad Accident Attorneys: The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C.

With billions of dollars in annual revenue, the railroad industry energizes and sustains our economy and way of life.  Millions of people enjoy the convenience and comfort of train travel.  And millions of tons of cargo move across our nation cost efficiently on freight trains.

While the railroads symbolize the power and productivity of American capitalism, there is unfortunately a downside.  Railroad accidents happen all too often, and when they do, they are usually horrific in nature.

The railroads pose dangers to workers, passengers, and the public.  They pose dangers on-board trains as well as on worksites and station platforms.  And nowhere are dangers more prevalent than at highway rail crossings where trains can speed through intersections packed with cars and buses.

In railroad accident law, knowledge and experience matter

At the Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. in Joplin, MO, we understand the true cost of railroad accidents including the following:

• Accidental death
• Disabling and permanent injuries
• Property damage
• Infrastructure damage
• Environmental hazards

But we also understand railroad accident law as well as personal injury and product liability law, and how to apply this knowledge to help those injured or killed in railroad accidents.

With over 30 years of experience in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and nationally, Attorney Edward J. Hershewe, pronounced Hersh-way, and his wife Attorney Alison Hershewe lead a team of lawyers who are highly respected as aggressive litigators and tough negotiators on behalf of their railroad accident clients.

Besides a variety of state laws, there are also Federal laws that help attorneys obtain monetary compensation for deserving train accident victims.  Most notable of these laws is the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA.  Congress enacted FELA in 1908 to compensate railroad workers injured or killed on the job for lost lost wages and expenses.  Once negligence is proven, a railroad worker can receive a much higher amount under FELA than workers compensation.

The toll of railroad accidents nationally

The Federal Railroad Administration reported the following statistics for train related accidents and incidents in the U.S.:

Applying railroad accident laws for successful outcomes

The railroad accident attorneys at the Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. and their team of experienced investigators and medical professionals have successfully defended railroad accident cases involving the following:

The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. has a proven track record of favorable railroad accident verdicts and settlements.  And Edward Hershewe is the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Thomas G. Strong Trial Attorney Award.

The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. has the skill and experience to fight the railroad companies and their insurers.  Call 877-382-9734 or contact us online today for a free consultation about your case.