Tag: train accident
Woman loses foot in train accident in Champaign
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Train AccidentsLeave a comment on Woman loses foot in train accident in Champaign On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Train Accidents on Thursday, May 17, 2012.
A woman has lost her right foot after being involved in an Illinois train accident. The accident occurred early in the morning on May 5. The woman and another man, both University of Illinois students, were vandalizing the train when it began to move. Continue reading “Woman loses foot in train accident in Champaign”
Illinois train accident kills mother of 3
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Train AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois train accident kills mother of 3 On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Train Accidents on Monday, March 26, 2012.
Safety features, such as traffic lights and railroad gates, are something that the public expects to function properly and warn them against danger. These features are in place for a reason; when they don’t work properly, serious accidents can occur. Continue reading “Illinois train accident kills mother of 3”
Train accident case remanded for new trial
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Train AccidentsLeave a comment on Train accident case remanded for new trial On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Train Accidents on Monday, March 19, 2012.
There are many issues and circumstances that need to be taken into account when filing a personal injury lawsuit and a clear understanding of the laws surrounding personal injury is crucial in making the right decisions. Recently, a new trial is being required after an Illinois appellate court found that the trial court may have “abused its discretion” in its award of damages after a train accident. Continue reading “Train accident case remanded for new trial”
