Railroad Litigation

Railroad Litigation Attorney

Railroad litigation is highly complex and involves both state and federal statutes. Converse Bright has over 42 years of experience in litigating a wide range of railroad cases. He has represented parties in cases involving railroad crossings and has represented parties in claims of an employee of railroad companies who were injured on the job.

Mr. Bright has experience in the following areas:

• Railroad accidents
• Crossing accidents
• Fires
• Railroad crossing signs/gates/safety
• Uncontrolled railroad crossings
• Condemnation cases
• Trucking accidents
• Auto accidents

Railroad accidents can result from a crossing accident or where an employee of a railroad was injured. In a crossing accident, the injured party may not have survived, leading to a wrongful death, action against the negligent railroad company. In these cases, even if the victim has survived, they may have suffered very severe or catastrophic injuries.

Railroad accidents can occur when automated gates malfunction, if there is faulty equipment on a train, or for failure to maintain the tracks. Converse Bright is experienced in investigating trying railroad cases accidents and ensuring that victims recover the compensation they deserve for damage to their person or property.

Condemnation Cases

Railroad companies have the power of eminent domain. This allows a railroad to take private property for railroad purposes. The Constitution requires, however, that the railroad pay just compensation. Converse Bright has experience in obtaining full compensation for persons whose property has been taken by eminent domain.

Free consultations ● Located 101 E. Central Avenue across the street from the Lowndes County Courthouse on the 4th floor of the McKey Building