[07-15-2022] Alameda County, CA – Train Accident in Oakland Injures Three People

Three people were injured after an Amtrak Capitol Corridor train struck on-track maintenance tools in Alameda County late Friday morning, July 15, 2022.

The crash occurred late Friday morning in Oakland.

According to local news, train No. 531 headed for San Jose struck a front-load tractor owned by Union Pacific that was operating in the middle of three tracks.

The driver suffered serious injuries and had to be pulled from the car’s wreckage before being taken to the hospital.

According to an Oakland Fire Department spokesman, a third person suffered minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital. At the same time, local news reports that another train passenger was hurt as well.

A fuel spill from the collision, estimated to be more than 100 gallons, required the assistance of fire department hazmat crews, but eventually, a railroad crew took over the cleanup.

After the accident, the tracks between Oakland and San Jose did not reopen for more than 9 hours.

The National Transportation Safety Board and state Division of Occupational Safety and Health are still investigating the accident.

Train Accident Statistics

Train operators bear more responsibility for the safety of their passengers and the communities who reside along their lines. Unfortunately, train and railroad corporations are renowned for avoiding these responsibilities.

Train accidents are all too common in the United States. Each year, around 5,800 train-car incidents occur in the United States, most of which occur near railroad crossings, according to the US Department of Transportation. There are 600 fatalities and 2,300 injuries as a result of these accidents.

According to data published by the Department of Transportation, each year, roughly 5,800 train-car incidents occur in the United States, with the bulk of these occurring at railroad crossings.

California locals have been trying their best to help the environment by minimizing carbon emissions by using public transport. Whether you’re taking the Green Line from Redondo Beach to Lakewood or leaving Union Station each morning for the Metrolink to Orange County, you’re putting your faith in a system that can and has failed to protect public safety.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, 82 people were injured, and 29 people died due to train accidents in California in 2013.

Derailments, poorly maintained tracks, noncompliance with safety requirements, inadequate security, and other carelessness concerns are among the most common causes of railway accidents.

Alameda County Train Accident Lawyers

Everyone has used a train or public transport at some point in their lives. Accidents do occur, even though it is a safe and efficient mode of transportation.

Even though trains are safer than many other modes of transportation, train accidents can cause severe injuries and even death. As a result of a railway accident, you or a loved one may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

Our skilled attorneys will work with the insurance company to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the accident you were involved in.

Our Alameda County train accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to protect the victims’ rights from insurance companies. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing! Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.