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Railroad crossing accidents have many possible causes, including the angle of the roadway to the crossing; the presence of a train parked on a track obstructing the view, and poorly designed warning systems. Having seen the results of too many tragedies such as car-train accidents at railroad crossings, the Des Moines personal injury lawyers of Olson Law Office, P.C., advise all Iowans to follow safety precautions.

When Iowa railroad crossing accidents occur, the responsible parties may include:

The railroad company that manages the train
The train crew that is supposed to exercise reasonable care
The government entity that is supposed to regulate the crossing
In fact, most railroad crossings are operated and owned by government entities. This means that when there are injury claims following railroad crossing accidents, "tort claims acts" govern the lawsuits that result. Tort claims acts specify strict time limitations for filing lawsuits. Tort claims lawsuits are often more complicated than ordinary motor vehicle injury claims involving private citizens and insurance companies.

It is crucial for people who have been injured at dangerous crossings to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney who is familiar with the laws governing train accidents. Both injured Iowans and family members of fatal accident victims are welcome to contact the personal injury lawyers of the Olson Law Office, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.

Olson Law Office, P.C. practices in the following areas of law: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation, Automobile, Trucking and Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle, Boating, Construction, School Bus, Dog Bites, Head and Spinal Injuries, Brain Injury, Birth Injury, Civil Rights and Business/Commercial Litigation.

Olson Law Office, P.C., with offices in Des Moines, represents injured people and surviving family members of fatal accident victims throughout the state of Iowa, including Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Sioux City, Waterloo, Davenport, Burlington, Keokuk, Iowa City, and Council Bluffs.