On Friday afternoon September 12, 2008 Metrolink 111 collided with a Union Pacific freight train making it one of the nation's worst commuter train accidents in the last fifty years. Sadly, the outcome has left many families and friends mourning the loss of 26 passengers on board, including one Los Angeles Police Officer. The crash has also left approximately 140 victims injured. Investigators are still searching for possible causes for the crash. However, Metrolink spokeswoman Denise Tyrrell announced that Metrolink has blamed the train's engineer for the crash, saying, "We want to be honest." She has since resigned. Speculations have been made that the engineer driving Metrolink111 may have been text messaging on his phone at the time. The engineer, who died in the crash, was said to have missed or driven through a red light signal alerting him to stop the train. Reports state that it is very unusual for such an experienced engineer to have run a red light, as obeying signals on the track is the engineer's responsibility at the helm of the train. The engineer's negligence for taking the appropriate action at the track signal caused devastating consequences.
Unfortunately, a crash like this is preventable when precautions are taken and signals are abided by engineers and conductors. However, many innocent victims wrongfully lost their lives and over 140 others are injured, many in critical condition.
If you or a friend has lost a loved one in this accident please contact us at The Law Offices of Lederer & Nojima, LLP. Our attorneys specialize in wrongful death cases and have the experience in wrongful death lawsuits you need if you would like to file a claim. No matter what type of accident caused the victim's death, you and your family may qualify for financial compensation due to the damaged caused by your tragic loss. Please feel free to contact our office for a consultation. We have many years of experience handing such cases, as well as various other personal injury cases. Even if you, a friend, or loved one was injured due to Friday afternoon's Metrolink crash you can still file a claim for injuries sustained in the devastating accident. You may also visit our website to see the other types of cases we handle as well. We certainly hope for a speedy recovery of those victims left injured and our sympathies for the families and friends of those who were killed on Friday afternoon's crash.
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