Personal Injury

Train Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

The Metrolink Antelope Valley Line runs through Lancaster, Palmdale, Acton, Santa Clarita, and Newhall, and freight trains use the same corridor. If you were hurt on a train, on a platform, or at a railroad crossing, get medical care and write down the time, place, and train number. Metrolink is run by a public agency, so you usually must file a written claim within six months. Claims against private freight railroads generally follow the two-year rule.

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Train and rail accidents we handle

Passengers hurt in a derailment, collision, or sudden stop
Falls on platforms, stairs, and while boarding
Cars and trucks hit at railroad crossings
Pedestrians and cyclists hit near tracks
Injuries from poorly maintained crossing gates, lights, and signs

Rail lines in our area

Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line connects Lancaster and Palmdale to Los Angeles Union Station, with stops in Acton, Santa Clarita, and Newhall. Freight trains also travel through the Antelope Valley. Many rural crossings east and north of Palmdale have only signs, not gates.

How we help

We identify the right agency or railroad, file any required claim on time, and ask for preservation of train video, event recorder data, and crossing maintenance records. Angelo Campano handles your case personally. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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What clients say

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is responsible for a railroad crossing crash?

Possibly the railroad, if crossing gates, lights, or signs did not work or were poorly maintained. A driver who went around the gates may also be responsible. Public agencies that maintain the road can share responsibility too.

I fell on a train platform. Is that a train accident?

It can be. Falls from uneven platforms, broken stairs, or a gap between the train and platform may be the rail operator's responsibility.

Why is the deadline so short?

California's Government Claims Act gives public agencies extra protection. A written claim is usually required within six months before you can sue. We handle that filing.

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