CHICAGO TO CALIFORNIA AMTRAK CRASH
Last week, a semi-trailer collided with an Amtrak train headed to Emeryville, California, from Chicago, Illinois, in rural Nevada, causing a train collision that resulted in numerous injuries, deaths and severe property damage. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who is investigating the matter, confirmed that the truck's driver received multiple prior driving citations, and that the Trucking Company, Nevada-based John Davis Trucking, received seven violations in the past nine months.
Five people and the driver of the semi-trailer were killed in the incident. The Chicago Tribune reported that the NTSB is currently investigating whether or not the truck driver's health played a role in the crash. A Nevada judge recently issued an order prohibiting Amtrak from destroying or disposing of any evidence having to do with the tragic collision.
If you have been involved in a train accident in any way, you may be eligible for compensation, even if you were not on the train. In a case related to a multi-vehicle pileup caused by a railroad fire, Jeff Kroll secured a $15.5 million settlement for victims whose accident occurred on the highway.
Family members of victims of train accident victims also may be able to file a wrongful death claim.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, we will take into account the circumstances of your case and help you decide whether to file a personal injury and/or wrongful death claim. Contact us at (312) 676-7222, or fill out the contact form to set up a personal consultation
