Railroad lawyers are not only experienced in personal injury law and filing negligence claims, but are experienced with the Federal Railroad Administration regulations. The Federal Railroad Administration regulations include regulations regarding accident and/or incident reporting, control of alcohol and drug use, the use of electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems, safety standards, crashworthiness of the locomotives, hazardous materials (civil and criminal penalties), hours of service and other regulations.
If a train crashes because these regulations were not followed, the negligent behavior could be attributed to the accident and injuries and/or wrongful death. Should the court find that negligent behavior was the cause of the train accident, the injured or the loved one of one who died wrongfully may be entitled to compensation—for medical bills and punitive damages. Punitive damages are extra compensation awarded in a settlement or a judgment because the defendant was negligent in its behavior.
Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.
