San Antonio Man Struck by Union Pacific Train
In the early morning hours last Sunday a San Antonio man died when he was struck by a Union Pacific train. This tragic accident was particularly unusual because it was one of three Union Pacific accidents during the earlier morning hours. A short time after the fatal accident, a UP train slammed into a vehicle which had stalled on the tracks, and 10 minutes afterward, an eastbound UP train struck a basketball hoop stand which had fallen over the tracks. Three accidents in the same night is unusual and suggests to some safety experts that Union Pacific may be careless with its routes and timetables.
In 2010, U.S. train companies were involved in more than 11,000 accidents and killed more than 700 people. Moreover, last Sunday’s accidents are not statistically unique: more than 95 percent of accidents in 2010 occurred at the intersection of highways and rails and nearly a thousand accidents occurred on yard track, just like the incident that took a life in San Antonio.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a train, you need a law firm that understands the unique complexity of railroad accidents. For excellent, experienced and expert representation, contact the professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!
