In the United States, there are over 200,000 miles of railroad track, over 1,000,000 freight cars, 20,000 locomotives and almost 90,000 track miles of signal and train control systems. Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:168 and 32:169 provide the laws governing the safety provisions which are to be provided on and around locomotives, railroad tracks and crossings. 

Every ninety minutes, there is a train wreck in the United States. There are about 3,000 railroad accidents in the United states each year and approximately 1,000 deaths result from these train wrecks.

Many personal injuries are the result of railroad accidents or collisions. Some examples of injuries that result from railroad accidents are cervical and lumbar sprains, herniated and ruptured discs, fractures, knee injuries, brain damage, and paralysis. Victims of railroad collisions may recover for pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and loss of earning capacity.  

Murphy Law Firm handles personal injury claims. Our lawyers handle cases throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, Hammond, Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

The attorneys at Murphy Law Firm represent the victims of railroad accidents. The lawyers do not represent insurance companies. If you have been involved in a railroad accident and suffered injuries, you do not have to be a victim twice. Contact the attorneys at Murphy Law Firm to help you receive compensation for the injuries you sustained from a railroad accident.