Train Accident

Injuries sustained in train and railway accidents can often be severe and debilitating as a result of the serious nature of such incidents. If you have suffered personal injuries as a result of a railway accident or a train crash, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your injuries. Alternatively, if a family member has been involved in a fatal train or railway accident then you may be entitled to bring a claim for bereavement, funeral expenses and loss of household income, provided you are a dependent.

The most common injury you might suffer in a minor train accident is whiplash, occurring when the spine is stretched and strained after the body is thrown forward forcefully during sudden deceleration. The effects of whiplash are usually short-term, but some injuries can lead to long-term pain and discomfort and in some extreme cases, permanent disability. More severe physical injuries and psychological trauma could also be consequences of a serious train accident. If you have suffered a loss of limb or spinal injuries, resulting in an inability to work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost earnings as well as for pain and suffering from the train driver or the train company.

If your injury occurred within the last three years, you may be able to receive compensation. The amount of compensation received depends on the severity of your injuries, the duration of your pain, the length of recovery time and the impact on your day-to-day life. If you feel you might be eligible to make a claim for whiplash injuries, the first stage is to contact us by completing an online claims form or calling 0800 612 2590.