Whitfield Bryson and Mason are a local Tennessee law firm equipped to professionally handle a train accident lawsuit in Memphis or elsewhere in Tennessee.

In the event of a derailment, collision with another train, passenger vehicle, pedestrian, or malfunction resulting in wrongful death, dismemberment, or serious injury, having an expert legal team on your side can make a huge difference in securing compensation to pay funeral expenses, survival benefits, and ongoing medical costs.

The sheer capacity and speed of a train make it one of the most efficient methods of handling inter-municipal travel for the public as well as moving goods within a region. That said, it can also make it one of the most dangerous.

While we think of train accidents as rare, Statistica indicates they are more common than the average person would realize. As measured from 2013 through 2017, U.S. records indicate:

• An annual average of 11,746 railroad accidents
• An annual average of 8,875 injuries from railroad accidents
• An annual average of 768 deaths

Enlisting the help of a Memphis personal injury lawyer with an understanding of the federal requirements railway companies must adhere to is critical when filing a train accident lawsuit in Memphis or based elsewhere in Tennessee.

Railway companies may try to get you or your loved one to give a statement without the presence of counsel. If you offer your cooperation without guidance, this statement may work against getting you money you deserve and need.

Some injuries sustained from railroad accidents such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can require lifelong medical care and may affect the patient and the family to such an extent that psychological care is also needed. Spouses and significant others of the injured often suffer the loss of their companionship while their partners are compromised and healing.

This loss of key aspects of a relationship cannot be regained, especially in the case of permanent brain injury. But having adequate compensation at least can reduce the stress of the event over the long haul.

Injuries Caused by Train Wrecks

According to the Mayo Clinic, a TBI can result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or penetration of the brain by a foreign object. There are degrees of damage that a TBI involves—some of it creates a short term cellular defect in the way the neural cells function and more severe injury can cause physical damage to the brain that will never go away. Sometimes, these injuries eventually cause the demise of the victim.

Symptoms of TBI may show up immediately or several days after a railrorad accident. They may include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, balance issues, trouble finding words and speaking, disorientation, frequent headaches, or sensitivity to lights and sounds to name a few.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are another possible result of a severe railway accident. Spinal cord injuries usually interrupt the flow of communication from the brain to various muscle groups because of damage to the nerves. This most often results in permanent partial or full paralysis below the point of impact.

This article is not legal advice. It is presented 
for informational purposes only.