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One of the most common causes of a train accident is a derailment – and, although this type of incident is not always serious, any person injured may be able to make a railway crash claim for compensation.
There are many potential causes of a derailment – however, in all but the most exceptional of cases, it will be possible for those injured to claim passenger injury compensation.
Excessive speed
Excessive speed train accidents are inexcusable and can risk the lives of passengers, passers-by, rail staff and nearby residents. Excessive speed can result in too much friction or force on the tracks, causing the train to become derailed.
Slow speed
Although it might sound counter-intuitive, in some circumstances inappropriately slow speed might lead a train to become derailed.
On-track obstacles
Although there are frequently obstacles strewn across railway tracks, very few result in accidents. However, in some circumstances crashes may occur and passengers may suffer injury.
Misaligned tracks
There are several ways this can occur, but the consequences in all cases can be catastrophic.
Rail breaks
Again, there are many possible causes of this, from weather-related breaks to manufacturing defects or inadequate maintenance. In cases where passengers suffer injury as a result, they will be able to make a railway crash claim.
Claim compensation following a train accident
Whether you have suffered injury as a passenger, employee or passer-by, if you have been involved in a train accident, it may be possible to claim compensation.
Here at YouClaim we provide our clients with a charge-free service. This means our personal injury solicitors provide a service that never costs a penny, win or lose.
In addition, we never take a cut, meaning that 100% compensation is guaranteed in a won case.
If you would like to find out more about how we can work for you, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or on the mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871.
