Driver gets hit at railroad crossing in Yuma

Yuma, AZ – Drivers always need to be mindful of railroad crossings. These areas are some of the most likely to cause injury or death, as the impact of a much larger train on a smaller vehicle can be fatal. However, if the train operator is the one who caused the accident, their employer may face a lawsuit to pay for the damage that they caused and the injuries to the person. An accident lawyer in Arizona can explain this process more thoroughly and provide representation to accident victims.

Yuma Daily News reported on an incident involving a driver and a train at a railroad crossing [1].

Driver collides with train at intersection

The accident happened at about 7:40 am on a Thursday morning. The victim was going westbound in his Ford Ranger vehicle just before the collision. Police believe the train was only proceeding toward the railroad crossing near 24th street at approximately 5 mph. The driver did not yield at the railroad crossing arm as it descended.

The Yuma Fire Department responded to the area after the collision was reported. They were able to extract one victim from the vehicle and give medical aid. No one else was in the vehicle or injured during the crash.

The victim was identified as a 63 year old male who needed to be sent to a hospital for treatment. Police do not think that the driver was intoxicated or speeding at the time of the collision. No one was arrested or cited at the accident scene.

Injury lawsuits against businesses

It is possible that a company that operates a train or other commercial vehicles such as buses or semi trucks can be sued for causing an accident. These companies and their employees need to follow all relevant rules of the road to remain safe and avoid causing an accident. If the driver did not pay attention at the time of the crash or violated any safety rules, this can be used as evidence of negligence during the course of a civil lawsuit. If the company is found to be liable, they may have to pay for the victim’s medical care, lost income and wages, and their pain and suffering.

Accident attorneys in Yuma

Schneider and Onofry is a law firm that handles various kinds of accident and injury lawsuits in the area of Yuma, Arizona. They can provide additional advice during a meeting to discuss their services and how civil lawsuits provide compensation.

USAttorneys.com is available to help anyone who is searching for a local lawyer in their area. People who need a referral to a licensed attorney can call 800-672-3103 for help.

Firm contact info:

Schneider & Onofry, P.C.

207 W. 2nd St., Yuma AZ 85364

928-257-4887

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