One person dead in train crash
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that there was a train accident last night when a car slammed into a train in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. One person was killed. The crash happened Wednesday about 11 p.m. in the Village of Pewaukee, which is two hours outside of Chicago.
Railroad companies are obligated to maintain safety procedures in their day-to-day operations including maintenance standards for their tools and equipment and having training procedures in place for their employees. If someone has been injured or killed in a train accident and these standards have not been enforced, the train company may be liable for their part in the negligence that caused the injury or death.
The forceful impact of a train the collision can result in serious, life threatening injuries. It is for this reason that hiring an experienced personal injury law firm that understands the complexities of a train accident claim is so important. If you have been involved in a train accident, please contact the Chicago Train Accident Attorneys at Shea Law Group for a consultation.
