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As of 2018, there were nearly 700 railroads in the United States, and for the same year it is estimated that there were more than 870 railroad fatalities and 8,000 railway injuries, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. In 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration estimates that there were almost 12,000 railway related accidents nationwide. If you or someone you love is injured in a train accident, a lawyer at our Colorado firm will help. An experienced Train Accident lawyer at Bachus & Schanker, LLC can review your claim and explain your legal rights.
Types and Causes of Railroad Accidents
The most common types of train accidents are collisions with other trains, collisions with passenger vehicles, and single train accidents. These types of accidents may be caused by improperly maintained tracks, derailment, mechanical failure, or automobile driver inexperience. Absent or inadequate warnings at railroad crossings can also contribute to collisions. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, more than half of all railroad accidents occur at unprotected crossings and over 80 percent of railroad crossings don’t have adequate warning devices. A train accident attorney at our Denver, Colorado firm can help victims from across the state and the country determine the cause of the accident.
Train Accident Investigation
Train or railroad accident law can be complicated, and as a result it is important to retain a lawyer prepared to help you through the process of determining what really happened and who is responsible. After an accident has occurred, a train accident attorney at our experienced firm will work as quickly as possible with our legal team to preserve the wreckage, interview witnesses, evaluate liability, identify jurisdictional issues, and protect you and your family’s rights during interviews with authorities and insurance representatives. At Bachus & Schanker, we will act immediately to determine if the railroad crossing was unreasonably dangerous and what safety procedures were in place at the time of the train accident. It is important that our attorney and investigators be able to start the evidence collection process as soon as possible. The longer it takes to begin our investigation, the more difficult it is to locate and preserve the evidence and witnesses needed to reconstruct and prove what really happened.
Why Choose Our Train Accident Law Firm?
Bachus & Schanker is led by top-rated train accident attorneys recognized among the best in Colorado. With decades of experience and thousands of cases handled within Colorado and nationwide, our team brings a proven track record of results to every case. They have represented clients in accident cases involving railroad negligence and public transit incidents across Colorado and nationwide.
At our firm, hands-on case management and personalized attention are central to how cases are handled. Attorneys remain directly involved throughout the process, with a focus on responsiveness, attention to detail, and clear communication at every stage of the case.
The benefits of working with our legal team include:
- Train accident injury cases taken on a contingency fee basis – no legal fees unless we win your case
- Support of our victim advocates team
- Personalized attention from attorneys who understand train accidents law
- Proven track record of maximizing settlements and verdicts for clients
- Experience handling cases in Colorado and across the United States
When you need experienced legal representation to handle complex railroad liability claims, choose Bachus & Schanker, recognized as some of the best train accident lawyers in Colorado.
Free Consultation – Colorado Train Accident Lawyers
Your case begins with a free consultation with our legal team. Short deadlines may apply, so don’t wait to contact us about your potential case. We are conveniently located at 5 Colorado locations near you in Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Englewood. Our lawyers are ready to serve you and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Kyle Bachus & Darin Schanker
Top-rated Colorado-based personal injury lawyers and co-founders of Bachus & Schanker, Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker, have represented train accident victims and families across Colorado for more than 30 years, earning a reputation as some of the best transportation liability attorneys for serious injury cases. The firm is structured to handle train collisions, derailments, and railroad crossing accident cases of all types and severities, with a team organized to provide focused support and guidance through the complex federal and state regulations governing rail travel. Kyle and Darin guide victims through the legal process with the support of a dedicated team of train injury specialists and Victim Advocates, ensuring care and advocacy from start to finish so clients can stay focused on healing.
Their firm is widely recognized for legal excellence, ethics, and results. Bachus & Schanker has earned distinctions, including:
- Membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.
- Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
- Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Colorado by America’s Best Advocates.
- Extraordinary Attorneys for Personal Injury – 2025 by Law Leaders.
- Best of the Best: Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Colorado – 2025.
- ColoradoBiz Media 2026 Colorado 500 Power List
Additional recognitions include honors from Super Lawyers, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers, 5280 Magazine Top Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV ratings, Lead Counsel verification, American Association for Justice leadership, and A+ Better Business Bureau ratings across Colorado. Collectively, their attorneys have recovered over $1 billion for injury victims.
Beyond the courtroom, they support the Colorado community through the Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation, which sponsors local nonprofits and initiatives. See Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker on Super Lawyers.
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