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Railroad Accidents Lawyers

Experienced Advocacy for Victims and Families

Every year, railroad collisions cause thousands of serious accidents and injuries to pedestrians and automobile drivers throughout the United States. As a hub of Midwestern transport, Chicago and Springfield, Illinois, and surrounding cities are common sites of these collisions. Victims are often left dealing with catastrophic injuries, including paralysis, loss of limb or head trauma. In the most severe cases, our clients are the families who have lost a loved one in a railroad accident.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a railroad accident as a pedestrian, driver or passenger, we can help you protect your rights and recover the compensation you deserve for all medical expenses, pain and suffering, permanent injury, long-term care needs, wrongful death and any other personal losses you have endured. At The Law Offices of Frederic W. Nessler and Associates, Ltd., our legal team is prepared to handle even the most complex claims and will perform an immediate and thorough investigation to preserve all evidence in your case.

Our lawyers are experienced with cases involving:

  • Automobile and train collisions
  • Passengers, including children
  • RR crossing accidents
  • Pedestrians
  • Lost limbs
  • Reckless or speeding drivers
  • Improper signage
  • Failure to maintain railroad
  • Violation of federal regulations

Strategic Investigations in Railroad Accident Claims

It can be difficult to prove liability in these cases. Often a railroad company is willing to pay a quick settlement, reduce overall claims and avoid responsibility. Our team will examine the facts of your case and work with experts to determine how much your claim is worth. Our Champaign-Urbana railroad accidents attorneys will aggressively pursue a fair settlement and are prepared to pursue your case at trial to ensure a successful outcome on your behalf.

We don't get paid unless your case is settled or won · Call our Peoria train accident lawyers today at 217-718-4248 or contact us by e-mail to inquire about an injury or wrongful death.

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The Law Offices of Frederic W. Nessler and Associates, Ltd. maintains its primary office in Springfield, Illinois and serves clients throughout Illinois including Springfield, Decatur, Galesburg, Quincy, Jacksonville, Peoria, Rockford, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Mattoon, Lincoln, Kankakee, Collinsville, Belleville, Edwardsville, Alton and Chicago.

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