Rural Retreat, VA asked in Personal Injury for Virginia

Q: I had a train derail in my backyard April 6th and I was just wondering what needs to be done to comtactthe train company

Property damage , fence, house structure, family is scared, stressed, dogs are on edge every time a horn blows

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F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
Answered
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: You should contact either the local police or the federal Transportation Safety Administration for information as to how to contact the train company.

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
Answered

A: You should contact a lawyer in your area and file a claim against the railroad for damage to your property, loss use of the house if you need to move out during repair. You may also have a claim for mental anguish,m if the law of Virginia allows that.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY

A: Also consider the point that with cases involving railroads, it's possible you could be looking at notice of claim issues. That means the time window within which to place the railroad on notice of a claim could possibly be a short period of time.

Tim Akpinar

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