The Changing Landscape of Railway Safety: Protecting Your Rights
Railroads have played a crucial role in our transportation system, offering cost savings and improved safety. But recent stats and concerns from union workers point to a potential tipping point in railway safety. Over the past decade, train accident rates...
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From the Archives: Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad and Proximate Cause
Back in 1928, something seemingly ordinary happened at a train station that had a profound impact on the legal world. Helen Palsgraf, while trying to board a moving train, got caught in a series of events that led to her...
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Understanding Summary Judgment: What Does It Mean for Your Case?
The legal process is full of terms that seem ambiguous or confusing. One such term is "summary judgment." Knowing what a summary judgment is and how it can affect your case can be really important in certain litigations. What is...
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Distracted Driving Epidemic: The Rise of Personal Injury Cases Due to Cell Phone Use
In today's fast-paced world, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. While these devices offer convenience and connectivity, they have also contributed to a concerning rise in distracted driving accidents. Personal injury cases stemming from cell phone use...
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Train collides with semi-truck near College Hill
ST. LOUIS, MO - A train struck a semi-truck near East Grand Ave and Hall St Friday, according to Fox 2 Now. Authorities have not provided additional information, such as the time of the crash or the condition of the...
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Derailed train blocks Highway 3 in Fairmont City
FAIRMONT CITY, IL - A train derailed and blocked traffic on Highway 3 near Packers Avenue on Thursday night into Friday. According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Alton & Southern Railway train derailed around 11:48 p.m. on Thursday night. It...
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One person injured after Amtrak train collides with vehicle
KIRKWOOD, MO - One person sustained non-life threatening  injuries after an Amtrak train struck their vehicle 212 S. Taylor Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. According to KMOV4 News, the train was leaving the Kirkwood station and was en-route from Jefferson City...
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Ford Taurus hits Metro Link train in Washington Park
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL - A 2006 Ford Taurus went around the gates on northbound Highway 111 and hit a Metro Line train on Tuesday morning. According to KMOV4 News, the crash occurred near 59th street on northbound Highway 111...
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Train derailment partially closes Highway WW
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MO - A train derailed in New Florence Sunday morning caused traffic adjustments in the area, KY3 reports. Investigators say the accident occurred at 7:25 a.m. on Highway WW. No hazardous materials were involved and no one was...
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