Railroad crossings are notoriously high risk. Pedestrians and drivers rely on warnings and safety precautions such as flashing lights and gates to keep them from getting injured. When these precautions fail, malfunction, or are not effectively implemented, catastrophic injuries can occur.
Suing for a Railroad Crossing Injury
If you have been injured at a South Carolina railroad crossing, you may have standing to bring a personal injury lawsuit if you meet just a few requirements. First, you must have suffered an injury that is supported by financial damages. Financial damages for an injury can include things like medical expenses, the cost of treatment, and lost wages due to missing work because of your injuries.
Additionally, the accident cannot have been caused by your own actions. Rather, another party must have been negligent in causing your injury. Railroad companies are common carriers, which means they have the highest duty of care to avoid any harm. Other parties may also have been liable in causing your injury and can also be held accountable. Finally, the liable party’s negligence must have been the cause of the accident or your injury.
