Train and railroad accidents are a lot more common than most people realize, and when a derailment or collision occurs, serious injuries are often the result. Depending on the cause of the accident, both passengers and workers may have legal recourse for pursuing damages.

If you were in a train accident and you want to discuss your options with a personal injury attorney, turn to Balderrama Law Firm LLC in Carlsbad, NM. Their firm represents victims of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents.

Below, they have explored some of the most common causes of train and railroad accidents:

• Mechanical Failures: Minor mechanical failures can have major consequences. A train relies on effective engineering to complete its trip, and when there is a mechanical or electrical failure, an accident can result. Even if the mechanical failure cannot be attributed to a single individual or incident, you can still pursue damages from the transportation company or the manufacturer if you sustain serious injuries.
• Maintenance Problems: Like any mode of modern transportation, trains require regular maintenance to run smoothly. This includes maintaining both the tracks and the cars. If a maintenance problem results in a train accident, the staff may be liable. A personal injury attorney can help you determine who is ultimately responsible for your injuries and how you should proceed.
• Human Errors: Just as human error can cause devastating car crashes, it is also often responsible for train and railroad accidents. Inexperience, communication issues, and driver fatigue can all result in an incident that causes serious injuries.

The costs of recovering from serious injuries add up fast—you should not have to cover them yourself if the accident was not your fault. That’s why the team at Balderrama Law Firm LLC represents people who have sustained injuries in train and railroad accidents. Visit their website to learn more about their experience in personal injury law, and call (575) 234-1111 to schedule an initial consultation in Carlsbad, NM, today.