RisCassi & Davis, P.C., has handled claims arising from injuries involving trains, buses, ships, planes and a helicopter.

The railroad cases can be divided into several groupings: claims by passengers, claims by motorists struck at crossings, and claims by pedestrians injured along the right of way. We have handled all those types of claims, although the law is far more favorable on some than others. We have handled a railway crossing claim in which the train was obligated to stop and protect the crossing, but failed to do so. We have handled other claims in which the train was not obliged to stop and the main issue was whether the crossing protection should have been upgraded and, if so, by whom.

Some of these public transportation accidents occurred in Connecticut. Others occurred elsewhere, but injured Connecticut residents. Everett Madin acted as liaison counsel, coordinating a group of attorneys across the nation handling claims arising from a bus accident in England that claimed the lives of a number of American tourists.

Several of our attorneys have handled airplane or helicopter crash claims on behalf of passengers or pilots. In some of these instances, the claim was brought against the pilot or airline. Others were product liability claims against the manufacturer of the aircraft or a component part. Because of the nature of aircraft cases, we sometimes work together with attorneys in other states on such claims.

Although we always encourage a careful choice of lawyers, persons involved in public transportation accidents may not wish to wait too long in seeking legal advice. For example, in some injuries aboard ships or ferries, there is a risk that language printed on the ticket could limit the time within which a valid claim may be brought.

Call us at 800.344.5297 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.