Calculate train accident lawsuit settlements. FELA railroad workers, crossing accidents, Metro/subway claims.
Calculate Settlement8,000+ Injuries/Year
Annual Injuries
900+ Deaths/Year
Annual Deaths
2,100+ Crossing Accidents
Crossing Accidents
FRA Data
Data Source
Fatal train accident claims
$1,200,000
avg settlement
Loss of limbs from train
$900,000
avg settlement
Head trauma from impact
$600,000
avg settlement
Paralysis or nerve damage
$750,000
avg settlement
Broken bones from collision
$200,000
avg settlement
Train accident lawsuits seek compensation for injuries caused by railroad negligence, defective equipment, or unsafe conditions.
Railroad workers can sue employers under FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Act), which often results in higher recoveries than workers' comp.
Crossing accidents and passenger claims also involve common carrier liability, creating heightened standards of care.
7 input factors based on 2026 FRA data.
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