Train Accident Attorneys

Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia

We have experience in train crashes- we have represented clients in the last three train crashes in the Washington, D.C. metro area in the last 20 years.

The law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. represented an injured victim of a train derailment that occurred in Kensington, Maryland in 1998. In that case, the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. filed suit against Amtrak and CSX Corporation. We were successful in litigating that case and obtaining justice on behalf of our client.

In 2004, the law firm filed suit on behalf of a victim of a train crash that took place at the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station. That crash, like the 2009 crash, resulted in injuries because the front car of one train “telescoped” on top of the rear of another train it crashed into. Again, the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. successfully litigated that case and provided justice to our client.

In 2009, the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. filed its third case as the result of a train crash which took place in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In this case, an individual lost his life as a result of the negligence of Metro in continuing to operate the train with cars that were not crashworthy and at the same time, failing to warn the public of the lack of crashworthiness of its cars.

As far as we are aware, the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is the only law firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that successfully filed suit in each of the three train crashes that took place in the last 20 years in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We are very proud of our successful record.   

Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Train Accidents

The recent events along the D.C. Metro remind us that train accidents often result in catastrophic accidents due to the high speeds at which most trains travel. Often, these tragic accidents will lead to:

• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Severe lacerations
• Paralysis
• Death

Due to the severity of the injuries caused by train accidents, it is important to be represented by an experienced Washington, D.C. train accident attorney who can ensure that you receive the greatest likelihood of a successful outcome to your claim.

Experienced Train Accident Representation

The attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. have extensive experience against Metro as well as Amtrak. The firm has successfully litigated train crash and derailment cases, as well as cases involving negligent maintenance of train equipment, escalators and platforms.

The laws governing train accidents in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland are highly complex, and it takes sophisticated representation from an experienced train accident attorney to provide you with the greatest likelihood of success in your claim. Our legal staff will investigate every aspect of the accident to determine who was at fault. Our attention to detail will ensure that no aspect of your case will be overlooked.

If you or a loved one was a victim of the recent D.C. Metro crash or any other train accident in the Washington, D.C. area, Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. can help you receive the compensation you deserve so that you can move on with your life.

Please contact our Washington, D.C. train injury lawyers today to schedule a consultation. We serve clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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