Train Malfunction

There are few railway dangers that are as alarming as mechanical defects and malfunctions. Though they can be prevented by careful design, construction, and proper maintenance, there is little that can be done while a train is in operation to predict or avoid calamitous accidents caused by these technical failures. These accidents can result in serious injury to any people onboard the train or in its path, as well as considerable property damage incurred by a collision with a train.

It can be difficult and may require substantial investigative efforts to identify the true underlying cause of a train accident, and a railroad company will not be inclined to help you. The Charleston train mechanical defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm have the experience and resources necessary to help you uncover the truth so that you can be fairly compensated. Contact us at 843-720-2800 to find out why South Carolina families have trusted us for more than 80 years.

Possible Defects or Malfunctions

Mechanical defects and malfunctions can be the result of negligent design or manufacturing, and as such, the legal responsibility for the consequences of those failures falls upon the companies who build the trains and their constituent parts. Trains are incredibly complex machines, and there are many different ways that something could potentially go awry. Some possible train defects or malfunctions include:

• Brake failure
• Wheel dislocation (may lead to derailment)
• Uncontrolled acceleration
• Failed linkages between cars

Contact Us

Let us help you obtain the financial compensation that you deserve for your injuries. Contact the Charleston train accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm today at 843-720-2800.