Train Accident Claims – PRASA Claims – Metrorail Injury Claims

Are you a Train Injury claimant?

If you have been injured then you may start a claim, provided you can establish the following:

1. That your injuries were caused as a result of a reasonably probable connection to a train;
2. That PRASA / Metrorail or other rail operator, its employees and/or the driver of the train was negligent, either through their positive conduct or omission, and
3. That the bodily injury sustained, or death was caused by such negligent conduct or omission.

Common examples of who may claim for Train Accident Injuries;

If you received injuries whilst embarking or disembarking a train;

1. If you were injured by a train when at the station;
2. If you were injured while being transported on a train;
3. If the family breadwinner is killed, the surviving spouse and any children may be allowed to claim for damages suffered as a result of a loss of support due to the death of the family breadwinner;

Generally, the claim must be started, within three years from the date that the person was injured.

There are certain exceptions for example, if you are minor.

So if in doubt, contact us by picking up the phone and calling us now on 087 550 8105  to talk to us about your claim or fill in the contact form and send it to us to receive a free no obligation call back at a time of your choice.

NOTE: It is imperative that you arrange a consultation with us as soon as possible after the incident. This will ensure that you receive legal advice relating to all aspects of the merits of the claim, as well as to ensure that the necessary preparatory investigations are undertaken immediately so that the time frames can be strictly adhered to and evidence can be secured.