[12-19-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Hospitalized After Train Collision in Northridge

A person was hospitalized after they were possibly struck by an Amtrak train in Los Angeles on Monday morning, December 19, 2022.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 10:50 a.m. on the 8900 block of Corbin Avenue.

Paramedics were dispatched to the scene after receiving calls that someone had been found injured near the railroad lines.

The individual was rushed to the hospital in an unknown condition.

The Coast Starlight Train 14, which had left Los Angeles, was reportedly stopped north of Van Nuys due to a trespasser incident.

Amtrak announced just after noon that the train was back on the move and operated approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes late entering Simi Valley.

Investigations on the collision are underway.

Train Accident Statistics

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, trains collide with persons or automobiles every two hours. Every year, train accidents kill thousands of people. Six hundred people were killed, and 2,300 were injured.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, pedestrians are more likely to die in railway incidents than car fatalities. More than half of all railroad accidents are caused by insufficient or outdated safety features, dangerous crossings, and inadequate warning systems for automobiles.

More than 7,200 people have been killed in train accidents in the United States since 1997. Train crashes with pedestrians are the most significant cause of mortality on American railroads, outnumbering all other reasons.

The train is the most efficient means of transportation. Several factors influence employee and passenger safety, including conductor skill and maintenance frequency. They are risky because they take unsafe shortcuts or are careless.

Derailments, worn-out tracks, disregard for safety laws, insufficient security, and other issues cause train accidents.

Reliable Train Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

Most people have taken public transit at least once, such as the subway. Accidents can occur, although this is a generally safe and effective means of transportation.

While less dangerous than many other modes of transportation, train accidents still pose a greater chance of injury or death. You or a loved one may be entitled to compensation in a train disaster.

Our legal team will communicate with the insurance company on your behalf to obtain reasonable compensation for accident-related medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Our train accident lawyers in Los Angeles are dedicated to defending the rights of victims who have been injured in these collisions. You can concentrate on your recovery while we seek the reimbursement you deserve.

Call (888) 488-1391 for a free legal consultation with one of our attorneys, or fill out the “Do I Have A Case?” form on our website.