Train accidents happen more frequently than one might expect and when they do, victims are seriously injured, unable to go to work, and facing mounting medical and household debt. If you were involved in a Georgia train crash or lost a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation.
However, obtaining a fair financial recovery requires taking immediate steps to protect your rights.
Here's what you can do to help build a strong claim for damages:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible. In some cases, train accident injuries may require on-the-scene emergency care but, even if yours didn't, it's crucial to see a doctor right away. Not all traumatic injuries are immediately apparent and should you experience symptoms later on, you'll want to be able to connect them to the train crash. A doctor can help.
- Document your injuries. Make sure to discuss all body parts that may have been affected in the accident with your doctor. Be thorough and honest, providing a detailed account of how your injuries impact your ability to work and complete other daily activities. Photos of your train crash injuries can also serve as powerful evidence.
- Gather evidence of your losses. Speaking of which, save medical bills and receipts, documentation of work absences and wage losses, costs of medically-necessary assistive care or devices, and home modifications.
- Talk to an experienced train accident attorney right away. Train crashes often result in catastrophic injuries and damages and the greater the damages, the greater the potential compensation—and the bigger your claim, the greater the certainty that the at-fault party's insurance company will fight it. A skilled attorney will investigate the crash, gather and preserve valuable evidence, handle communications with insurance companies and defense attorneys, and maximize the value of your claim or lawsuit.
Let Our Seasoned Georgia Attorneys Handle Your Train Crash Case
Contact Rechtman & Spevak today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your rights and options. Don't wait—Georgia's statute of limitations restricts how long you have to take legal action after a MARTA or other train accident.
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