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Seven were injured in an accident when two public transit vehicles, a Metro bus and Blue line train, crashed into each other in Los Angeles. All seven people were taken to hospitals with injuries, none of which were life-threatening.
The Los Angeles Metro Bus was carrying 15 people at the time of the accident, as it moved south on Broadway near Washington Boulevard. The train was carrying around 200 people on its way to Long Beach, authorities reported. At around 6:55 a.m., the bus and the train crashed.
The seven injured included the train’s operator and the bus driver. As of now, it is not known what the cause of the accident was. An investigation is ongoing.
If you have been injured in a bus accident, train accident, or other public transit accident in Los Angeles, make sure you take the initiative to speak with Los Angeles personal injury lawyers. Consulting with Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will help answer your questions, address your concerns, and get compensation for your injuries. Contact one of the Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at our firm for help.
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A total of 12 people, including a police officer, were sent to a Long Beach hospital after a Metro Blue Line train and a Long Beach police car collided on Wednesday afternoon. The 11 others injured in the train accident were passengers on the train.
The train accident took place at around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Long Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. The Long Beach police car was driving down the road as the train traveled southbound on the Blue Line. When the two collided, the car was forced down the train tracks for moments before the train actually stopped.
As a result of the forceful collision, the Long Beach police officer became pinned inside his car for approximately 30 minutes before emergency crews could remove him. He was then sent to the hospital with 11 passengers of the train. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The exact cause of the train accident is being investigated by authorities.
If you have been injured in a train accident – in Long Beach or somewhere else – recieving help from a train accident lawyer can be critical. On subjects including insurance and injury claims, a train accident lawyer can provide valuable help on the laws relevant to your situtation. Consult with one our train accident lawyers by calling 888.222.8286.
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Outside Los Angeles in Watts, an unfortunate accident has taken the life of a woman who was struck by the Metro Blue line train. Yesterday afternoon, according to reports, the woman was walking along the tracks of the blue line when the accident took place near 115th street. The woman of her 50s died at the scene of the accident. Since the woman was struck by a northbound train, all routes proceeding northbound were delayed temporarily for 15 minutes, approximately, but the train’s southbound line was able to continue normally. None of the train’s passengers, who totaled at around 150, were injured in the train accident.
If you have also been injured in a train accident or other accident, be informed that our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers our here to help. We not only offer free consultations at our offices, you can also feel free to submit your case using our online form to obtain advice. Each of our lawyers are professional & experienced, completely prepared to offer sound advice if you need it.
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A Yorba Linda man was killed after his sedan veered off the 91 highway, rolled down a 30-foot embankment and was subsequently hit by a train. 62-year-old victim, Mark Carter was driving westbound on 91 around 5:45 p.m. Monday afternoon when his 2007 BMW swerved from the left lanes onto the right shoulder. The car then hit 50 feet of guardrail before tumbling down the embankment and landing on a Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad track. An oncoming train hit the passenger side of the car. Carter died at the scene at 6:03 p.m.
Family and friends are sure to be astounded and saddened by this man’s death as investigators probe the matter and try to see what happened. Usually, when a car swerves for no apparent reason it can be indicative of a problem. If alcohol was not involved, a sudden medical condition like a heart attack could be the issue. The possibility that the car had defective auto parts in them is another potential problem.
If the family leans that faulty wiring, breaks or engine parts caused the wreck they can sue the automaker under product liability laws. Has someone you loved one been killed in a similar manner? Then contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today at 888.222.8286 and speak with one of our knowledgable product liability and/or wrongful death lawyers. The consultation is free and you could be well on your way to providing the victim the justice they deserve after their untimely demise.
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Metrolink is investigating a new accident after a train hit a woman in Pacoima. According to reports, the woman was driving on San Fernando Rd when she was struck by the Metrolink train. Officials reported that the car was considerably mangled when they arrived at the scene. The woman, 89, is now reported dead following the Pacoima train accident. The elderly woman was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The cause of the accident remains unclear.
If you have also been affected by a train accident, you should consider speaking with a personal injury lawyer. In any accident, even if you do not want to file litigation, it is important to be informed about the legality of your case. To receive a free consultation, call our Los Angeles law office at 310.882.6810.
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In San Francisco this past Saturday, two light rail cars crashed into one another between t the West Portal and Castro transportation stations. The train accident took place when an moving L train truck a stationary K train at West Portal Station in San Francisco. Witnesses report that a loud boom sound was heard when the two trains collided, after which the passengers of the train sat along the boarding platform, some requiring immediate medical attention. The L train’s driver along with three others are reported to be in critical condition. The train accident caused an overwhelmingly high number of injuries, with four people still in critical condition. Of the total 48 people suffering injuries in the train accident, every one was transported to a local hospital for treatment, many remaining injured as of July 19. The likely cause of accident is being investigated between either mechanical or human error.
Being that this San Francisco train accident is the third so far this year, the legal nature of this case is clearly a growing nationwide concern. If you have been involved in any type of commercial vehicle accident, there may be a need for legal proceedings to be properly compensated. For individuals that have been injured or otherwise damaged, our Los Angeles lawyers can offer you important advice about your case.
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