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Can You Make a Rail Accident Claim?
You may be able to make a claim if someone else's negligence caused your injuries.
Examples include:
- Train collisions
- Train derailments
- Platform accidents
- Slips, trips, and falls at railway stations
- Boarding or exiting train accidents
- Faulty train doors
- Sudden braking injuries
- Defective seating or equipment
- Falling luggage injuries
- Escalator and lift accidents at railway stations
- Railway crossing accidents
- Accidents involving railway staff
Even if you are unsure who was responsible, our solicitors can investigate your case and advise whether you have a valid compensation claim.
What Can You Claim Compensation For?
Every claim is different, but compensation may cover:
- Pain and suffering
- Physical injuries
- Psychological trauma
- Loss of earnings
- Future loss of income
- Medical treatment costs
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Travel expenses
- Care and assistance
- Adaptations to your home
- Damaged personal belongings
Our goal is to ensure you receive the maximum compensation available based on your individual circumstances. We will account for all losses flowing from your accident.
Types of Rail Accident Claims We Handle
Our experienced legal team assists clients with a wide range of railway accident claims, including:
Passenger Train Accident Claims
Passengers have the right to expect a safe journey. If negligence caused your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation.
Railway Station Accident Claims
Accidents at stations can happen because of:
- Wet floors
- Poor lighting
- Uneven surfaces
- Broken steps
- Unsafe platforms
- Faulty escalators
Where negligence exists, our solicitors can help you pursue a claim.
Railway Worker Injury Claims
Railway employees work in challenging environments. If unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, or employer negligence caused your injuries, you may have grounds for compensation.
Level Crossing Accident Claims
Level crossing accidents often result in serious injuries. Our solicitors understand the complexity of these claims and work to secure the best possible outcome.
Serious Rail Accident Claims
We also represent clients who have suffered:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Multiple fractures
- Amputations
- Permanent disabilities
- Fatal accident claims on behalf of families
Our team provides compassionate legal support throughout these complex cases.
Why Choose Step Legal Solicitors?
Choosing the right solicitor can make a significant difference to your claim.
With Step Legal Solicitors, you benefit from:
- No Win No Fee funding available (where applicable)
- A dedicated and experienced solicitor handling your claim
- Clear legal advice
- Regular case updates
- Dogged negotiation with insurers
- Support throughout every stage of your claim
- Access to rehabilitation where appropriate
- Professional and personal legal service
We are committed to helping injured clients recover both financially and physically following a serious rail accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most personal injury cases, you usually have three years from the date of the accident or from the date you became aware of your injury. Certain exceptions may apply, such as where the injured party is a minor or lacks capacity.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, financial losses, medical expenses, rehabilitation needs and the long-term impact on your life.
The majority of personal injury claims settle without going to court. If court proceedings become necessary, our solicitors will guide and support you throughout the process.
Yes. If another party's negligence caused the accident, you may still be entitled to claim compensation.
Contact Step Legal Solicitors
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rail accident, contact Step Legal Solicitors today for expert legal advice.
Our experienced solicitors proudly assist clients not just throughout our main hubs in Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe, but across England and Wales.
Call us today on 0800 195 6412 or submit the details of your enquiry here. Alternatively, you can come into our offices during any of our working hours for a free consultation with one of our solicitors.
Even if you’re not sure whether you’ve got a claim or not, it’s always worth speaking to a solicitor. You really have nothing to lose.
