Orange County Train Accident Lawyer
Train Accident & Metrolink Accident Attorneys in Orange County, CA
With gas prices as they are, many people are turning to alternative methods of transportation, including trains and the Metrolink. The train and Metrolink systems provide great convenience for hundreds, if not thousands of people throughout Orange County who frequently use them to get from here to there. If fact, many people find the train or Metrolink a more favorable option, not only because it saves them gas money and the headache of Southern California’s notorious traffic conditions, but also because passengers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride to their destination.
Unfortunately, sometimes a train accident or injury occurs. If you were injured in a train or Metrolink accident, you should seek legal counsel right away. An experienced and skilled Orange County train accident attorney can help you seek damages from the Metrolink or train company responsible for the accident.
Train & Metrolink Accidents in Orange County
Metrolink, Caltrans, and all other train operating services have a legal obligation to make sure passengers get to their destinations safely. If a train accident occurs, or if a passenger sustains an injury on train, the operating company (Caltrans, Metrolink, etc.) could be held liable for damages.
There are many circumstances that could lead to a train or Metrolink accident, such as:
- Electrical malfunctions
- Mechanical malfunctions
- Mechanical defects
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Operator negligence
- Train conductor operating under the influence
- Engineering errors
At Cohn & Swartzon, we also represent people who were injured while riding the train. These types of injuries often stem from closing doors, sudden stops, electrocutions, passenger assaults, etc. Furthermore, our Orange County train accident lawyers also accept cases on behalf of clients who have suffered an injury while waiting on the platform for the train or Metrolink to arrive, usually due to turn style injuries, negligent security, broken stairs, broken escalators & elevators, failure to maintain the premises, poor lighting, failure to post warning signs, etc.
Contact an Orange County Train Accident Attorney
If you were involved or injured in an Orange County train or Metrolink accident, please don’t hesitate to contact the office right away. We are committed to serving your best interest and protecting your rights to recovery. We will fight hard on your behalf, and negotiate aggressively to recover the largest settlement possible. There is nothing more important to us than providing you with the dedicated legal counsel you need to collect damages and move on from this unfortunate event.
Don’t head to court alone. Let an Orange County train accident attorney at our firm help you file your case and guide you through the legal process. To set up a free consultation to discuss your case, please contact Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. today!