Railroad Injuries

Illinois Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Florida Railroad Injury

A railroad injury can have a devastating effect on the lives of the victim and their family. The physical, financial, and emotional damage can have long-lasting repercussions. Whether you are an employee of the railroad industry or an innocent victim of a railroad accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries.

At Bonifield & Rosenstengel, we represent people injured by the negligence of the railway industry. One of our firm's founding attorneys, Jerry Bonifield, has been working in and around the railroad industry for over 35 years. This gives us insight into the workings of this unique business. We have seen the serious effects that a railroad injury can have on a person's life. To learn about getting compensation following a railroad accident, contact us for a free initial consultation.

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and the Safety Appliance Act are legal remedies for a railroad worker hurt in a railroad accident. These federal statutes protect workers injured by a railroad company's negligence. This includes remedies for car men, locomotive engineers, conductors, bridge and rail workers, maintenance of way workers, and boiler inspectors.

Railroad Crossing Accidents

The railroad industry has a duty to ensure that the thousands of railroad crossings they maintain across the country are safe. Many accidents are caused by railroad companies who fail to adequately inspect crossing guards, clear obstructions from a motorist's view, ensure conductors adhere to posted speed limits, and use horns and lights to adequately warn motorists of an oncoming train. Any train crash involving an automobile is serious. We will determine who is responsible for your injuries.

No matter what type of railroad accident injuries you have suffered, contact us at Bonifield & Rosenstengel for a free initial consultation. Our lawyers represent clients throughout Illinois and Missouri, including people in Edwardsville and East St. Louis.