Los Angeles Case for Train Accident Survivors Seeks to Allocate Money
Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer on Mar 15, 2011 5:21pm PDT
Two and a half years ago, a train accident left more than a hundred passengers injured and 25 dead when a passenger train hit a freight train head-on. It is reported than the passenger train's engineer was sending a text message when he went through the red signal.
The injuries and aftermath were nothing short of horrific - leaving passengers with spinal cord damage,
neck injuries,
broken bones and other
catastrophic injuries. This led to enormous medical bills, the loss of enjoyment of life, and in many instances, victims were unable to return to work from the damages incurred.
These same victims are now fighting for their piece of the $200 million settlement - a federal liability cap set in 1997 that allows for no more than this amount to be allocated to cases of this nature. Federal law limits the amount that can be given in a settlement so that large train systems, such as Amtrak, do not go under if they are faced with a lawsuit.
This presents a heavy price for victims who are left to fight for their just amount of compensation. By proving the extent of the damages that they suffered from, as well as by working to prove the future effect that the accident will leave on their lives, they are left to fight tooth and nail to protect their interests.
In cases of this nature, having an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side is an invaluable asset. Due to the complexity, as well as the high stakes that they will be facing, victims need to be confident they are working with a heavyweight who will be willing to go the distance for them.
If you are currently facing a case of this nature or complexity, do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles accident attorney at the Law Office of Lee Arter as soon as possible. With an impeccable reputation and an unwavering dedication to the best interests of their clients, they have proven time and time again that they have what it takes - even in the most daunting of situations.
Our law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this blog article at the time of this Los Angeles personal injury posting. If you were involved in this or in a similar accident, please contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who can assist you in answering your questions and seeking compensation for your injuries.
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