The most common cause of trucking accidents is driver fatigue. That means that a driver can make simple mistakes that they are trained to avoid simply because they have spent too many hours on the road. When it comes to railroad crossings, a simple mistake can be deadly. Both trucks and trains are heavy vehicles that can only make adjustments slowly. Therefore, it is vital that a truck driver show extra caution when crossing railroad tracks. The signs and warnings for most such intersections are approved by the federal government, so unless there is negligence in maintenance or installation, the railroad is generally not considered to be at fault, or not at primary fault, in such accidents. It takes an experienced attorney to decipher the conditions and liability to determine who is eligible to file and win a train truck accident claim.