Why You Need a Train Accident Lawyer
Train accidents have been on the rise in recent years in Ontario. Most accidents involving trains occur at railway crossings with roadways, often involving Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, GO Transit, and VIA Rail. Some accidents involve derailments that can cause devastating injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, amputation, and burn injury. A small number of accidents involve train collisions with pedestrians, sometimes resulting in wrongful death or permanent disability. We have experience in all accidents involving trains, including commuter train accidents, freight train collisions, and subway accidents throughout Toronto, Ottawa, and Mississauga.
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We have extensive knowledge of the laws governing railway operators as well as the municipalities whose road is crossed by the railway authority. We have extensive experience in analyzing railway crossings and grade crossings and have been successful in establishing numerous deficiencies including inappropriate lighting, bells, railway gates, signage and configuration of the crossing, demonstrating railroad negligence. Accidents involving trains are usually catastrophic and life-changing. It is imperative that you retain a dedicated and compassionate train accident lawyer immediately after the accident so that the scene of the accident can be reviewed by our experts, including accident reconstruction experts who will document and photograph the scene to preserve critical evidence, so that we can start building your winning case. Many times Transport Canada will investigate the train accident. It is essential that your train accident lawyer not only obtain the report from Transport Canada but also all of the data that was collected during the discovery process. Your train accident lawyer will also investigate whether the municipality is responsible for the accident in addition to the railway authority, determining if multiple parties are at fault. We will determine whether the roadway leading up to the railway crossing was defective, whether there is a lack of signage, whether speed limits are inappropriate or whether trees, bushes, or brush obscure the railway crossing—all preventable and avoidable hazards that demonstrate negligence. Our personal injury lawyers, who are licensed in Ontario and OTLA members, leave no stone unturned when reviewing the facts surrounding a train accident, conducting thorough analysis and detailed investigation to prove negligence and demand accountability. That’s the HimPro Advantage.
What Your Train Accident Lawyer Will Do
Your Train Accident Lawyer will use professional engineers who specialize in railways and biomechanical engineers to help bolster your case against the railway company at fault in your accident. We will also utilize human factors experts and municipal liability experts to help determine whether any municipal negligence was a cause of the accident, and we will file lawsuits against all liable and responsible parties. We also will make sure that we utilize the best physicians who will diagnose and treat your injuries, accountants to calculate lost wages and loss of earning capacity, case managers, rehabilitation experts who will help you rehabilitate and return to work and future care costs assessors and life care planners to assess your long-term care needs so that you are fully compensated for each and every loss you suffer, including pain and suffering, medical expenses, and economic damages. Our aggressive trial lawyers will negotiate settlements with strategic leverage, and if insurance companies deny claims, we are prepared to litigate, represent you in court, cross-examine witnesses, depose experts, subpoena records, and testify on your behalf to secure maximum compensation and a fair trial verdict.
How it Works
Our top priority is getting you the best medical care and the highest compensation you deserve, with immediate and urgent attention to your case. If you are unable to come to us, we visit you at your home, office, or in the hospital to speak with you to begin building your winning case and provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of your claim.
We don’t get paid until your case is settled—no upfront costs, no out of pocket costs, and affordable representation you can trust. That’s the HimPro Advantage.
How We Work with You
Why Choose HIMPRO?
Himelfarb Proszanski is a leading, established, and trusted law firm with full-service personal injury lawyers and litigation specialists. We have been recognized by Best Lawyers and have the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martinadale-Hubbell, demonstrating our peer-reviewed excellence and proven track record. We provide a combined century of trial experience with decades of experience as award-winning trial lawyers which has led to the successful settlement of over 10,000 cases with combined settlement value in excess of 3/4 billion dollars, delivering proven results and fast settlements for our clients. And finally, we’re the only firm to offer you the HIMPRO Advantage™.
- Your injury is assessed and your options are discussed during a confidential consultation
- Your rights are protected and your claim is pursued with timely filing to meet the statute of limitations
- Your disability and other benefits are secured through strategic negotiation and strong evidence
- You or a loved one obtains the award they deserve, whether through mediation, arbitration, or trial
- You receive updates throughout the entire process – Our Communication Guarantee
- Your injury assessments are booked with respected specialists who provide expert testimony and medical documentation
- Your rehabilitation is optimized and personalized using our extensive network of rehabilitation and medical specialists who create lifetime care planning tailored to your needs
- Your rehabilitation is monitored and tracked
- Your case is managed by our lawyers from start to finish with transparent communication and client-focused service
- You are made aware of options designed to maximize your settlement amount, including structured settlements or lump sum payments, and we help you understand settlement vs trial options and how long it takes to settle
- Free Case Evaluation
Schedule your free no-obligation personal injury evaluation to find out if you have a case and what to do after your accident. - Hospital & Home Visits
Visits are available free of charge anywhere in Ontario, with same-day consultation available for urgent cases. - No Fees Unless We Win
Our guarantee: we don’t get paid until your case settles—our lawyer fees are explained clearly with no hidden costs, so you can afford a lawyer without worrying about payment plans.
