St. Louis Train Accident Nearly Results in Tragedy for Family
A northeast Missouri family narrowly escaped serious injury when their van was struck by a train at a crossing recently. This story, which appeared in the Hannibal Courier-Post, said that a 24-year-old man, his four-year-old daughter and two-year-old son, were on their way home from a fishing trip around 11:15 in the morning on Route B when they were involved in a St. Louis train accident. The driver of the van said that he was talking on his cell phone as his van approached the train crossing and normally looks both ways before crossing train tracks, but failed to do so that morning.
The flashing lights and alarms were working properly at the intersection, but this crossing has no retractable crossing gates to prevent motorists from crossing when a train is approaching. The engineer on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe train said that he saw the van and was sounding the train’s whistle as it approached the intersection but the driver of the van gave no indication that he saw the oncoming train. Law enforcement officials investigating the Missouri railroad accident found no skid marks near the train crossing and the van’s driver was cited for failure to yield, failure to register, and having no proof of insurance.
Both children were properly secured in their car seats and the family was able to get out of their mangled van without serious injuries, but the occupants of vehicles involved in train accidents are seldom so lucky. In most cases, the occupants of any type of vehicle that is struck by a train are either killed or suffer very serious injuries. These injuries can result in medical expenses that quickly climb into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
If you or someone you care for has been involved in a St. Louis train accident, the experienced train accident attorneys at the St. Louis personal injury law firm Page Cagle may be able to help. After a case evaluation with their skilled St. Louis train accident lawyers, they will launch an immediate investigation into the accident and work hard to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your loss or injuries. To speak with the experienced St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Page Cagle, call them today at 866-620-5757. You can find more information by going to www.railroadaccidentlawgroup.com.
