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Train Accident Compensation Claims

Introduction to Train Accident Compensation Claims
  About Train Accident Compensation Claims
Train Crashes and Derailments
  Types of Train Crashes
Other types of Accidents on Trains
  How injuries happen on Trains
News Stories about Accidents on Train Claims we have dealt with
  Train Accident Compensation Claims we have dealt with
Train Accident Compensation Claim Advice
  How to start a claim for compensation after an Accident on a Train

Introduction to Train Accident Compensation Claims

About Train Accident Compensation Claims

In the UK, travelling by train is a very popular mode of transport. Train travel is generally very safe but accidents do occasionally happen and passengers and rail workers alike can be injured.

If you have been injured on a train, on a railway platform, in a railway station or on any other railway premises and the accident was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.

To discuss your individual claim in more detail and to find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you make a claim for compensation, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Train Crashes and Derailments

Types of Train Crashes

Some of the most common causes of train crashes and derailments are:

  • Damaged tracks
  • Mechanical problems with the train or train wheels
  • Objects or people on the tracks
  • Weather conditions such as snow or ice
  • Collisions with another train or vehicle

When a train collides with an object on the track, this could be something such as a tree branch or pile of leaves which has fallen onto the track or an object placed there deliberately by a vandal.  Trespassers on railway lines can also cause train crashes if they are hit accidentally or as part of a suicide attempt.

When a train collides with another train this could be due to signal problems or level crossing problems such as a car driver ignoring the warnings or becoming stuck on a level crossing or someone who has parked their car on the tracks deliberately.

If you have been injured as a result of a train crash or train derailment, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.  To find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Other types of Accidents on Trains

How injuries happen on Trains

Some of the most common ways people are injured on trains or on train platforms are:

Slips and trips on trains - Spillages which are not cleaned up promptly or discarded pieces of litter left lying on train floors or train platforms create hazards which lead to workers and passengers slipping and tripping.

Defects inside the train - Damaged seats or exposed sharp edges can cause injuries such as lacerations to passengers and train drivers.

Hit by objects - If inappropriate luggage storage is present, there is a risk of being hit by falling objects.  Defects with train doors can cause them to shut on passengers or rail workers.

Food and Drink related injuries - On trains where there is a buffet car there is a possibility of boiling hot liquid being spilled resulting in burns or passengers suffering from food poisoning.

Industrial Diseases - For rail employees there is the risk of industrial diseases such as occupational deafness, vibration white finger and asbestos related diseases for those exposed to asbestos years previously.

If you have suffered an injury which was not your fault whilst travelling on a train or while at a train station, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.  For more information call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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News Stories about Accidents on Train Claims we have dealt with

Train Accident Compensation Claims we have dealt with

Below, you will find just a small selection of some of the news stories we have published on our website about personal injury compensation claims we have dealt with for people injured on trains, in train stations or on other railway premises.

If you have suffered an injury which was someone else's fault while you were on board a train or in a train station, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.  To discuss your case in more detail call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Train Accident Compensation Claim Advice

How to start a claim for compensation after an Accident on a Train

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury whilst on a train, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including claims originating from accidents on trains. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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