Learn More About Train Accident Litigation in Morley, Missouri

Advertisement
Morley is a city in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 792 at the 2000 census. It was surveyed and laid out by John Morley, a railroad engineer in about 1870. During the latter part of the 1800s and early 1900s both melons and cotton were important products of the area. The Iron Mountain Railroad and later the Missouri Pacific Railroad ran through the town. Several cotton gins were built in the town, but none exist today. The Morley schools were located in the southeastly part of the village, the earliest was built about 1915. In 1940, a new high school was built in which students attended through 1959 when the consolidation with the Vanduser schools occurred. The new high school became Scott County Central High School, and was built on Highway 61 south of the village near Kluges Hill.

Train Accident Litigation Lawyers In Morley Missouri

Advertisement

What is train accident litigation?

Train accidents often occur because of human error, problems with the track, equipment, and/or signal. Oftentimes many people are injured because of train accidents. There are many factors that lead to a railroad accident and there are many people who may be liable. It is the responsibility of the railroad company to maintain the tracks and the train. But truck and car drivers are responsible if they do not follow laws that are intended to protect against accidents. People who are injured in train accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Answers to train accident litigation issues in Missouri

Who is at fault in a accident with a train?

Railroad accidents may take the form of a collision with another train, a car or bus, or even a solo derailment or...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

What can I do if I was involved in an accident with a train?

Train accident injuries are not limited to catastrophic events such as train collisions. Trains are federally...

What should I do if a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a...

What do I do about a severe burn injury?

Burn injuries have recently reached epidemic proportions, with 2.4 million such injuries reported each year with at...

What kinds of cases may be suitable for a mass tort lawsuit?

In general, mass tort cases involve a large number of individual claimants with claims associated with a single...

What kinds of compensation can I get if I have been injured in an accident and my lifestyle has been affected?

Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and...