Columbus Ohio Train Accident Attorneys
What to Do Following A Railroad Crossing Collision
- Insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
- Photograph the train accident scene, including all vehicles involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the railroad accident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting an experienced Ohio railroad accident lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred, and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death affects your life. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes you physical pain, frustration or worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the railroad accident.
- Consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or appearing in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault. Admissions made in traffic court could hurt your case.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive experience handling railroad crossing accident claims. If requested, we will meet you—in your home or at the hospital, if necessary—to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your railroad accident claim.
