Train Conductor Error

Even relatively minor train accidents have the potential to cause serious injury or death, in addition to significant property loss. Thus it is crucial for railroad companies and their employees to do everything possible to reduce the risk of preventable collisions. The train engineer has the most direct control over a train once it is on the railway, and as a result he or she bears the most responsibility for its safe operation. When the train engineer makes errors of judgment or action, the outcome can prove disastrous.

If you have been injured in a train accident that could have been avoided if the train engineer had acted correctly under the circumstances, then you may be able to file a lawsuit against the individual or the railroad company. Contact the Charleston train accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to speak with a skilled and experienced attorney about your potential case.

Causes of Train Engineer Errors

There is very little margin for error in the operation of a train that can easily weigh hundreds or thousands of tons. Unfortunately, this means that there are many different ways that a train engineer could conceivably make an extremely dangerous mistake. Some examples and possible causes of train engineer error include:

• Failure to observe speed limit over a specific section of rail
• Failure to observe weight limits for bridges
• Failure to sound horn when collision is imminent
• Inattention to radio communications, on-track signals, and track switching orders
• Operating a train while under the influence

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You deserve access to the financial resources you need to cope with the effects of a train accident. Contact the Charleston train engineer error lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.