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Los Angeles Metrolink Accident Attorneys
Chatsworth Metrolink Accident Lawyers
Los Angeles experienced a devastating tragedy on September 12, 2008 when a northbound double deck Metrolink commuter train collided with a southbound Union Pacific freight train. The accident happened at 4:23 p.m., PDT, on the Ventura County Line. At least 25 people died and more than 100 people were taken to the hospital for serious injuries. Because many people were critically injured, the death toll could rise.
The September 12, 2008 California train accident resulted in a derailment of both the Metrolink train and the Union Pacific Freight train. 222 people were aboard Metrolink commuter train 111. The train was an Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) F59PH series locomotive pulling three Bombardier bi-level coach cars. The accident was the deadliest accident in Metrolink’s history, and third accident involving fatalities since Metrolink began service in 1991.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the accident. Human error is likely the blame, however the NTSB is predicting the investigation surrounding the cause of the Chatsworth derailment accident could take months. Metrolink initially commented on the cause of the accident, however, the NTSB characterized those comments to be premature and ordered Metrolink to not comment further.
With high gas prices and increased traffic congestion in America’s largest city, a growing number of Los Angeles residents have been commuting to work and college campuses using the Metrolink system. Metrolink has been operated by Veolia Transport since July 2005. It was previously operated by Amtrak. Metrolink services seven lines covering 55 stations and more than 388 route miles. Average daily ridership is more than 40,000 people.
Attorneys of Estey & Bomberger, LLP have represented thousands of personal injury clients in the Los Angeles area including victims of railroad accidents. If you’ve been injured in the Chatsworth train accident, you may be entitled to substantial monetary damages. Call us today to make an appointment for a free case consultation. Our attorneys can meet you at your home, hospital or our Los Angeles office location.
If you were injured or lost a loved one in the Chatsworth train accident, call the law firm of Estey & Bomberger, LLP at (800)672-1036 or (213)596-4855. You may also e-mail us at info@estey-bomberger.com or you can fill out a case review form on our site.
The railroad accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have more than 70 years of combined experience helping personal injury victims including injuries and wrongful deaths resulting from train accidents. Attorneys work with teams of experts to understand the complex issues involved with train accidents like the Los Angeles Metrolink collision and will work hard to help you recover the well deserved damages for your pain and suffering or a tragic loss.
The California train accident law firm of Estey & Bomberger, LLP has received an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating, the highest available, is determined by attorneys' peers. For recovering verdicts and settlements in excess of 1 million dollars, both attorneys Mike Bomberger and Steve Estey are life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
All cases at Estey & Bomberger, LLP are handled on a contingency fee basis. There are upfront retainer fees. If we do not win your case, you will not be charged for costs or services. Because Metrolink may be a public agency the time in which to bring a claim may be much shorter (e.g. 6 months) and any person injured in the collision must file a claim to preserve their rights. If a claim is not timely filed then a person may lose his/her right to compensation so please call us immediately regarding your case.
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