September 18, 2024: at approximately 9:20am, a Metro light rail train and a car collided in East Los Angeles, near the intersection of Third Street and Rowan Avenue. The incident involved the E-line metro train and a black sedan. It is unclear how many people were on-board the train and in the car at the time of the crash. The collision resulted in the train derailing and in the hospitalization of one person. The condition of the person who was hospitalized remains unknown. There is no additional information surrounding the crash, as it remains under investigation.
Unfortunately, metro train versus auto accidents occur quite frequently. Because of the nature of these incidents, devastating injuries could occur. If you or a loved one suffered harm in a train vs. car collision or any incident involving a Metro train, you might have questions about the legal options available to you. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the Normandie Law Firm today!
Our team has decades of experience handling accident claims and fighting for the rights of victims and their families. Our team is not afraid to take on any party or entity to fight for the rights of our clients and help them get justice. If you are ready to speak with our train versus auto accident attorneys, contact us today.
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Some of the Possible Causes of Metro v. Auto Accidents
Some of the potential causes of accidents involving trains and passenger vehicles can include the following:
- Ignoring traffic laws and signs (including signals and warning lights at train crossings)
- Defective traffic signals (that might not alert when the train is crossing)
- Defective rail crossing gates (that might not come down when train is crossing)
- Defective road or rail design (including a lack of barriers between the road and the rails, poorly lit crossings, no clear separation between regular lanes and rails, etc.)
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or prescription medication)
No mater the specific cause of the incident, all parties involved could potentially suffer injuries.
Examples of the Injuries that Victims Could Suffer in Train v. Auto Accidents
Possible injuries could include the following:
- Back injuries
- Burn injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Hip injuries and pelvic injuries
- Knee injuries
- Lacerations
- Ligament damage
- Muscle injuries
- Neck injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Road burn/rash
- Severed limbs
- Smoke inhalation injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Sprains and strains
Do I have the Right to File a Lawsuit for Injuries Caused by a Train v. Auto Accident?
Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit for the harm that you or a loved one suffered. The most important thing is to establish liability to determine who or what entity you could sue. In general, the right to file a lawsuit after these accidents is based on the concept of negligence.
All drivers on the road have a duty to drive safely and exercise caution to avoid incidents. Similarly, Metro has a duty to preserve the safety of their passengers; in addition, the company has the duty to ensure that their stations, crossing, signals, etc. remain functional and in safe condition to avoid any incidents. In addition, other parties/entities could be liable for these incidents; these could include road work agencies, auto manufacturers, and more.
Based on the details surrounding the incident, the Metro could be found liable, although the other driver involved could also be found liable; in some cases, both parties/entities could share liability.
What if I was a passenger on a train? Because trains are common carrier, Metro has the highest duty of care to ensure that passengers are not injured. Because of this, injured passengers could sue Metro for their injuries regardless of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Without a doubt, establishing liability could be a difficult task. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of liability for these accidents, contact us today. Our team is ready to help you understand liability for Metro train versus auto accidents and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim.
Can I Recover Compensation for the Harm I Suffered?
Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every situation is different, claimants could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
How much can I recover? This is a difficult question to answer. Based on the details surrounding these accidents and these claims, claimants could be eligible to recover up to $1.5 million and even more. The value of these claims will be based on the resulting injuries, the permanency of injuries, total medical costs resulting from the incident, total lost earnings, and more.
Here at our law firm, our train accident lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our lawyers will do everything necessary to secure the highest recovery available. For more information about the possible value of your claim, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Our skilled train versus car accident lawyers are fully committed to providing you with the legal help that you need to fight for your rights after an accident and ultimately secure the payout that you are owed. We know how difficult it could be for victims and their families to find legal help, so we offer free legal services. This allows us to remain accessible to all. We offer free consultations and free second opinions, during which our team will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to either start or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.
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Contact the Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about how our Metro train accident lawyers can help you.
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