Train Accident Attorneys

Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia

Like everybody in the Washington, D.C. area, the attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C. are saddened by the tragic train accident that recently took place on the Metro’s Red Line on June 22, 2009. Our hearts and our sympathy go out to all of the victims and their family members.

This accident involved the collision of two trains on the Metro’s Red Line near the Fort Totten station. It appears to have been a rear end collision. Initial reports indicated that this is a “mass casualty event” with as many as nine people died in the accident and at least 75 were injured in the train accident which left one train partially on top of another.

Everybody involved in the accident may have a claim – regardless of whether or not you were physically injured. If you were injured in this disastrous train accident, or if you were trapped and feared for your life, you may have a claim. Please contact our Washington, D.C. law offices today for a free case evaluation.

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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