Train Injury Claims

Many people claim train injury compensation every year. When it comes to train injury compensation claims, there are two main types of accidents:

• accidents that happen within a railway station, such as slips and falls and
• accidents of an often disastrous nature like train crashes.

More serious train accidents can result in catastrophic if not fatal injuries. In these cases, it is essential that you speak to a specialist solicitor, who has experience in dealing with claims of this nature.

Often the cause of the accident is not the fault of the victim. Train injury compensation can be pursued from public authorities who have failed to display necessary danger signs, for example. Alternatively, you may need to lodge your claim against the individual train company for spillage in the case of a slipping accident.

Reasons for serious train accident compensation claims

Successful claim train injury compensation is for many reasons.  A non-exhaustive list is below:

• Signals passed at danger – when train drivers ignore stopping signals
• Obstacles on the track such as tree branches and people
• Collisions with other trains or large objects like bridges or embankments
• Level crossing accidents
• Faulty signals resulting in collisions with other vehicles including cars, trucks etc
• Poor track and infrastructure maintenance
• The criminal behaviour of individuals throwing objects at trains or vandalising tracks

Train passengers can suffer injuries as a result of many of the above which can, in turn, lead to the detriment of their everyday lives, sometimes meaning incapacity or death. There are time limits in place for transport accident compensation claims. Because of this, it is important that you do not delay in beginning the process.

What you can claim for in a train accident claim compensation case

The amount of compensation you receive depends on what type of injury has been sustained and the consequent impact it has had on your life.

• If there has been a loss of life then dependency and bereavement damages can be pursued
• If you have been severely injured you may be able to claim the cost of specialist rehabilitation
• You can seek loss of earnings compensation if you have had to take time off work
• You may be able to claim back expenses you have paid as a result of your injury, for example, transport to and from appointments

AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN TRAIN ACCIDENT CLAIMS

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct categories– general damages and special damages.

GENERAL DAMAGES

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.

SPECIAL DAMAGES

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.

START YOUR TRAIN ACCIDENT CLAIM TODAY

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.