Yes, you do.
Victims of any kind of accident virtually always benefit from consulting an experienced Philadelphia train accident attorney. Although it is theoretically possible to represent yourself in a train accident case, from our years of experience we know that is always a terrible idea that costs injured victims dearly.
When it comes to train accident claims, in particular, going without a lawyer is not just a bad idea; for all-intents-and-purposes, it is practically impossible. Train accidents almost always involve complicated legal issues, because the railroad industry operates under a vast and complex system of state and federal regulations. Many railroad accident cases require seeking compensation from a government entity, a process far more intricate and complicated than an ordinary legal claim against a private citizen or company. Private railroad companies facing huge liabilities for mass casualty events may also run to the bankruptcy courts for protection.
In other words, tackling a railroad accident injury claim on your own is not remotely realistic for most people. Instead, they need the help of a Philadelphia lawyer with significant experience representing clients in connection with train accident injuries.
We emphasize, too, the importance of finding a lawyer with specific train accident experience. Philadelphia is home to lots of very talented personal injury lawyers, but only a fraction of them have the skill and know-how to tackle a train accident case and all of the legal complexities it involves. Be sure to ask any lawyer you meet with about that lawyer’s experience with train accident cases.