Houston Train Accident Attorney

Generally, you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim in Texas. Certain claims involving governmental entities can have shorter notice deadlines, so contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Potentially liable parties include the railroad or operator, train crew, maintenance or repair contractors, equipment and signal manufacturers, government entities responsible for crossing safety, and negligent motorists or trucking companies.

Recoverable damages may include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent impairment or disfigurement, property damage, and wrongful death damages in fatal cases.

Texas follows modified comparative fault. You can recover as long as your share of fault is less than 51%. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

No. The Miller Law Firm handles train accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and attorney's fees and case costs are only collected if we obtain a recovery for you.

Yes. If the railroad failed to maintain equipment, track, or signals, you can file a claim for negligence.

Yes. Family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit for loss of support, companionship, and funeral expenses.

It depends on the complexity of your case. Many cases take a year or more, and cases involving serious injuries, several defendants, or a trial can take longer.

Railroad employees are generally covered by a federal law called the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) instead of Texas workers' compensation. FELA claims follow different rules, with a three-year deadline in most cases. Call us to talk through your situation.

Light rail in Houston is run by a government agency, so your claim may be subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act, which requires written notice, generally within six months, and limits damages. Call an attorney quickly.