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Indiana Railroad Accident Attorney

Railroad Accident Injuries

Have you or someone close to you been injured in a railroad crossing accident or while working for a railroad? At Doehrman Chamberlain, we have extensive experience helping injury victims throughout Indiana and nationwide. We help people who have suffered injuries working on railroads in actions brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), as well as those who have suffered catastrophic injuries and wrongful death at railroad crossings.

Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana railroad accident lawyer.

Indianapolis Train Accident Injury Attorney

Railroads and rail cars can be dangerous environments and the site of many workplace accidents. Accident victims suffer serious personal injuries including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Family members who have lost loved ones in railroad accidents are left with grief as well as financial hardship.

Railroad injuries are not handled the same way as typical personal injury lawsuits. FELA was established in 1908 to protect railroad workers and their families from the numerous injuries and wrongful deaths on railroad sites. Our nationally board certified civil trial attorneys are well-versed in the FELA statutes governing railroad accident injuries and prepared to help you obtain the compensation you need.

Railroad Crossing Accidents

Indiana has one of the highest rates of railroad crossing accidents in the nation. In a railroad crossing accident, the driver and passengers of the car typically suffer catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Our lawyers investigate these accidents to determine if negligence on the part of the engineer or railroad company contributed to the accident. We will work to determine whether an accident was caused by improper signage or warning lights, speeding, failure to sound a warning signal or another form of negligence.

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If you or someone close to you has been injured while working for a railroad company, we are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana railroad accident lawyer.



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http://www.tortsLAW.com 888-868-6219 Attorney Dan Chamberlain of the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain helps people who have been injured in an accident. Contact the Indianapolis, Indiana law office for personal injury representation.

Our Areas of Practice: Case Results

  • Confidential, out-of-court settlement reached ($10 million sought) --Brain Injury (Medical Malpractice)

    A medical malpractice trial in St. Joseph Circuit Court ended abruptly Thursday morning after both sides reached a confidential, out-of-court settlement. The agreement came as attorneys were preparing for the fourth day of trial.

  • $10,000,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Drunk Driving Accident)

    In December 2001, our personal injury lawyers obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $10,000,000.00 in the case of Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern. The drunk driver was sneaking drinks while working as a bartender.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was rear-ended in a truck accident. A semi tractor-trailer traveling 35 miles per hour struck the plaintiff’s vehicle while the plaintiff was waiting to make a left turn. Initially diagnosed with a concussion and mild whiplash, the victim suffered severe headaches and both pre- and post-accident amnesia.

  • $1,667,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Construction Accident)

    While working off of a ladder the client passed out and fell over 25 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured lumbar spine and a mild traumatic brain injury. By the time of the trial the client had returned to work but was moving from job to job because of a changed personality and attention problems caused by the brain injury he had suffered during the fall.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was involved in a semi-truck accident while attempting to turn left during inclement weather. The injured motorist never saw the approaching truck, which had not turned on its headlights, was black, and was covered with a black tarp. The plaintiff suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.

  • $590,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Auto Accident)

    The victim suffered permanent brain injury as the result of a head-on auto accident. As a result of her brain injury, the plaintiff had no recollection of the collision. Our Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyers utilized an accident reconstruction expert to perform a computer analysis to provide clear evidence of the sequence of the collision.

  • $290,000 Binding Arbitration Award for Alzheimer's Patient

    A 73 year old woman, in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease died from a ruptured colon in an assisted living facility. This unfortunate woman was totally dependent on the facility's staff for her care. A three-member arbitration panel found unanimously that the negligence of the staff was the cause of this woman's untimely death.

  • $1,250,000 Settlement for Estate of Man Injured at Construction Site

    While pulling old wire off of a utility companies high tension power lines, a construction worker was injured when rigging used to perform the work suddenly failed. As a result of the failure, the worker was paralyzed from the neck down.

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10333 North Meridian Street Suite 100
Indianapolis IN 46290
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