ALAMEDA COUNTY -- Over a dozen of people were injured in an Oakland Amtrak train collision on Wednesday, San Jose Mercury News reports. According to Amtrak train spokesman Cliff Cole, one of the Amtrak trains carrying eight passengers struck another train carrying approximately 137 passengers. The accident was reported around 10 p.m. and occurred at the intersection of Webster Street and Embarcadero. Passengers onboard the trains indicated that the impact of the collision caused them to be jolted from their seats and onto the floor. Following this terrible train accident, roughly 18 passengers sustained minor injuries, however, a Hayward woman reported that her daughter suffered a broken arm and was sent to hospital.
Cause of the October 12th Amtrak Train Crash
Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear what caused this collision to occur and whether or not it could have been prevented. Therefore, authorities investigating the accident will try to determine why this Amtrak train accident happened and who is ultimately responsible.
Train Accident Personal Injury Liability
Railroad transportation is generally considered safe, however, accidents do happen. When two trains are involved in a collision, serious injuries and/or death to any individuals involved can be the result. Therefore, while the investigation of the collision is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a California train accident lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney who has handled personal injury claims in incidents such as this one, can advise the victims of their legal rights, help the victims in efforts to determine who is officially responsible for the crash, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible train accident.
Sources: Mercury News, Reuters
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