A Mississippi train accident lawyer notes that a father and his two young children were killed when their truck was struck by an Amtrak train. When people are injured or killed in train accidents, the injured party or surviving family members may be eligible to seek compensation with the help of Mississippi train accident attorneys.
For more information, contact Attorney Group for Mississippi today. Our consultations are free, confidential and without any obligation on your part. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated Mississippi train accident lawyer who can assist you throughout the legal process.
Report: One-Year-Old Boy Among the Victims
A deadly Flora, Mississippi, accident involving a pickup truck and an Amtrak train is raising questions about why a motorist was not aware a train was approaching before he drove his truck onto a railroad track. According to WAPT.com, the driver of the car had just picked his two children up at daycare prior to the incident, and all three lost their lives despite wearing the proper protective restraints.
It is currently not clear if the train’s whistle went off, or if it otherwise made noise before approaching the railroad crossing. It is also not yet known whether the track had a crossing signal, and if so, if it malfunctioned prior to the accident. An initial investigation of the accident scene revealed that the truck split in two pieces after it was struck and then became wedged underneath the train. Those killed included the driver, his 7-year-old daughter and his 1-year-old son, the website reported.
How a Mississippi Train Accident Lawyer Can Help
Train conductors and railroad owners have a duty to make sure that they operate and maintain their trains in a safe manner. If this duty is not fulfilled, fatal accidents may occur, and the train driver or train company can be held liable for injuries that may result.
People who are injured in train accidents may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from their injuries, including:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
The families of those killed may be eligible to recover money for funeral expenses and the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
People who have been injured in a train accident are advised to seek the counsel of a Mississippi train accident lawyer to learn more about their rights and remedies.
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