Railroad Accidents

Central Illinois Railroad Accident Attorneys

Railroad companies know two stories: the driver of the car tried to "beat" the train over the crossing, OR, the driver failed to exercise proper caution when approaching a crossing with perfectly adequate warning signs and sight lines. These same two stories are repeated over and over, with only slight variations, after almost every accident.

We know different. Call us at 217-917-4288 in Decatur, or 217-523-5900 in Springfield, to talk to a lawyer.

A different kind of law firm…dedicated to serving you.

At Shay & Associates, we handle railroad accidents occurring throughout the Central Illinois region and provide our clients with the kind of experience, skill, and knowledge that gets results. This is because all of our firm's lawyers are trial lawyers. As such, you can feel confident knowing that we will not hesitate to go to court if railroad companies and their insurers refuse to negotiate reasonably.

Although these accidents can involve numerous federal regulations and as a rule, are fairly complex, our firm has the resources to invest in these cases and to develop them as if going to trial is the only option. In many cases this approach, combined with our attorneys previous courtroom successes, enables us to negotiate good settlement agreements for our clients without the risk of an unfavorable jury verdict and without the lengthy process of a trial.

Whatever approach you decide on — litigation or settlement — you can count on our commitment to providing you with the answers and information you need to make that decision a good one. We listen. We act. We get results.

Turn to someone you can trust, call us at 217-917-4288 in Decatur, or 217-523-5900 in Springfield, today.

If you have been seriously injured as the result of a train crossing accident, call our Springfield or Decatur, Illinois, law offices or contact us directly via e-mail and schedule an appointment.