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Despite the belief that trains are a safe mode of transportation, there are almost two major train accidents every day in the United States. With over 3,000 fatalities each year, travelling by train may be safer than being on the road, but it is still dangerous. There are primarily two types of train injuries that require the assistance of a train accident attorney in San Diego. These are people who have been injured while riding in a train and those who have been hit by a train.

Although you may be already working with a personal attorney, it is vitally important that you speak to a train accident lawyer after your accident, whether you were in a vehicle that was hit by a train or you were in the train itself. There is specific knowledge that goes along with each train accident and rules of the road that most lawyers are not aware of, so having an attorney that is experience with the issues involved in train accidents will serve you in the long run.

If you have been injured while on a train of any kind, there is a good likelihood that the injury was severe and will need both short-term medical care and long-term rehabilitation. During that time, you may be out of work, or even unable to earn a living for the rest of your life. It is vital that you speak to a train accident law firm as soon as possible after the train accident so that your train accident lawyer can begin to build your case and ensure that you get the maximum amount of compensation possible.

Finally, a train accident law firm can help to ensure that you get all of the medical care that you require and that you are not put into debt because of the negligence or wrongdoing of the train company or its employees. Because of their firm understanding of transportation laws and their experience with these kinds of accidents, they will know what to look for and be able to get you in touch with the proper medical care.

You will need to take time to recover mentally, psychologically, and physically from the injuries and trauma that is involved in any train accident, and by hiring an experienced train accident attorney, you will be able to set your mind at ease. Although it will be a difficult time for you, the right lawyer can ensure a good outcome for you in the end.

Call us today at (858) 550-1002 for your no fee, private assessment with an experienced San Diego TrainAccident lawyer at The Hoey Law Firm.

Verdicts & Settlements

Mr. Hoey was co-counsel in this personal injury case which went to trial in September 2007. The resulting $5.64 million verdict


Mr. Hoey obtained a judgment of $2.5 million in this wrongful death case in San Diego


Construction business to a liability verdict, obtained a confidential settlement totaling over $2 million


Mr. Hoey obtained a settlement of $1.75 million in this injury case, the largest ever settlement against the Metropolitan Transit District


Police misconduct wrongful death case in June 2009. Defendants’ settlement offer was zero. The resulting verdict was $1,200,000


Mr. Hoey settled this San Diego vehicle accident wrongful death case for $870,000


San Diego Back Injury case of $775,000 for his San Diego client’s resulting from a vehicle accident


Truck accident case in June 2007. Defendants pre-trial offer was $25,000. The resulting verdict was $743,000.00


Personal injury vehicle collision case in July 2008. Defendants’ pre-trial offer was $75,000.00. The resulting verdict was $412,000.00


Mr. Hoey settled this auto v. pedestrian case, involving a shoulder injury, for $390,000


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