University of Arkansas Student Seriously Injured by Train
NWAnews.com reports in an article that a University of Arkansas student was seriously injured in a railroad accident. The 21-year-old student was walking on the railroad tracks in Fayetteville, Arkansas on the evening of March 27, 2009. At the time of the accident, the engineer attempted to stop the train, but still collided with the UA student.
The student’s injuries are a sobering reminder of the power of trains to cause serious injury, even as they are trying to stop. According to the NWAnews.com story, the train struck the UA student at approximately 12 miles per hour—yet this was enough to sever the student’s left hand at the wrist and render the young student unconscious.
This tragic incident illustrates the debilitating injuries that can easily happen when trains strike pedestrians. Severe head trauma can cause life-long problems with cognition and speech, and severe head injuries can result in serious emotional disorders for the rest of the victim’s life.
As evidenced in this incident, railroad accidents can easily cause traumatic amputation of the limbs. If the victim does not die from massive shock and blood loss, he or she faces a steep and painful road to physical recovery.
Please do not let this tragedy happen to you or a loved one. Practice train safety. Avoid walking on or near train tracks. Obey all posted warnings and railroad right of ways. Stay alert. Your health and safety depend on it.
If you have any questions about railroad accidents, please contact the highly experienced St. Louis railroad accident attorneys at Page Cagle. As a personal injury law firm, we are experienced in representing clients who are suffering from severe injuries or from the death of a loved one. No matter what your traumatic injury is, call Page Cagle today at 866-620-5757 for a case evaluation.
