Colorado Bus and Train Wrongful Death Attorney

Defending Clients Who Lost Loved Ones in Fatal Bus and Train Accidents

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed as the result of another person's negligence or wrongful actions. While wrongful death claims can arise from a wide variety of situations, accidents involving buses or trains often involve particularly complex legal issues. If you have lost a loved one in a bus or train accident, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the legal process and obtain compensation that will fully address your losses.

The attorneys at Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm have extensive experience handling wrongful death claims related to bus and train accidents, as well as multiple other types of motor vehicle accidents and other situations where people are killed because of the negligence of others. If your family has been affected by a wrongful death, we are here to help. Our lawyers understand how difficult this time is for you, and we want to help you shoulder the legal burden so that you can focus on healing and moving forward. We know what it takes to build a strong wrongful death case, and we will fight diligently for the compensation you deserve.

Fatal Bus Accidents

Multiple types of buses may become involved in collisions with other vehicles, including school buses, city buses, private "coach" buses, and long-distance buses operated by companies such as Greyhound. Because buses are so much larger than passenger cars and trucks, bus accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or death for the occupants of other vehicles. Pedestrians who are struck by buses may suffer fatal injuries, and these accidents may occur because bus drivers were distracted, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or did not have the proper training.

In many bus accident cases, the bus company or bus driver may be held liable for the accident and the resulting injuries or fatalities. For example, if a bus driver is speeding or driving recklessly and causes an accident, the bus company that employs them may be held responsible. A bus company may also be liable for fatal accidents that are caused by mechanical failures that occur because the proper maintenance was not performed.

Wrongful Deaths in Train Accidents

While bus accidents can be dangerous, they pale in comparison to accidents involving trains. Because trains are massive, they are very likely to inflict fatal injuries when they collide with other vehicles or when they strike people on foot. Train accidents can occur in a variety of situations, but they most commonly take place at railroad crossings. Cars that stop on train tracks or are unable to cross tracks safely may be struck by trains, causing severe damage to a vehicle and potentially inflicting fatal injuries on a driver and passengers. Problems with trains or tracks may also lead to train derailments.

Train accidents may occur because of unsafe railroad crossings or negligence by train operators. If a crossing does not have the proper warning signs, or if equipment such as lights and barriers do not function correctly, drivers may be placed at risk of being struck by a train when crossing the tracks. If a train company fails to properly maintain its equipment or takes shortcuts when it comes to safety, it may be held liable for any resulting accidents. In some cases, the government entity responsible for maintaining railroad tracks or railroad crossings may be held at fault if an accident occurs because of its negligence.

Contact Our Denver, Colorado Bus and Train Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers

If you have lost a loved one in a bus or train accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. The experienced wrongful death attorneys at Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm can help you hold the responsible parties accountable and get the justice you deserve. We have represented families who have lost loved ones in many different types of accidents, including bus and train accidents. Contact us today at 303-694-4653 for a free consultation.