There was a train accident in Beaumont, Texas on January 4, 2023. Reports indicate a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train heading southbound struck a semi truck at a crossing on Broad Oak Street. It is unclear if anyone was injured as a result. The accident remains under investigation.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent accidents involving trains. There was a train accident in Paragould, Arkansas on November 9, 2022. There was a train accident in Atlanta, Georgia on November 17, 2022. An Amtrak train struck a vehicle in Brookfield, Wisconsin on November 17, 2022. An Amtrak train struck a pedestrian in Benson, North Carolina on December 12, 2022.
Safe train operators must take adequate precautions to ensure that their conductors do not severely injure or kill members of the public in a train accident. Industry standards require train companies to provide adequate training to their conductors and engineers. Safe companies must also supervise their conductor to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed, as well as all applicable federal guidelines. Failing to properly train or audit a conductor the company allows to operate a train can have tragic consequences.
Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, and New York. We have previously handled multiple cases involving train accidents. Our attorneys have the experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in an accident involving a train or commercial vehicle. The experienced accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in an accident involving a train. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 to learn more about your legal rights.