LOS ANGELES COUNTY - A collision involving a Metro Blue Line light rail train and a automobile left nine people injured, Los Angeles Times reported. The accident happened in Los Angeles at 2:50 p.m. Friday on Flower Street, north of 18th Street. According to the authorities, the car for unknown reasons turned in front of the train causing injuries to both occupants on the train and in the vehicle. The crash caused four people in the car to be injured, including some with open wounds, and approximately five train passengers complained about pain. All nine individuals were taken to a hospital for further treatment.
Cause of the Train Accident in Los Angeles
The accident on November 25th remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. However, based on the information provided by the Los Angeles Times, it was not clear what caused the driver to suddenly to turn in front of the train. It is also not evident whether driver or conductor negligence, and automobile or train mechanical failure, played a factor in the collision. Hopefully, officials come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is responsible.
Train Accident Personal Injury Liability
Collisions involving trains and automobiles can have devastating and tragic results. Individuals involved in a train accident can suffer serious injuries and death. Therefore, while the incident is being investigated to determine who is at fault, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Los Angeles train accident lawyer to discuss their legal rights in a personal injury claim.
Contacting a lawyer immediately is very important in gathering and preserving witnesses, allows for a thorough investigation of the accident, and the ability to obtain the maximum compensation for your injuries, which includes medical care expenses, lost earnings, scarring, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Sources: Los Angeles Times
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