Deputy Tony Miller was on the scene immediately when a man walked onto the train tracks near Los Angeles and died last week. Although Miller has been patrolling the busy tracks for less than a week, he was sad to have to inform a family about the death of their loved one so soon.

When Miller discovered the man on the tracks the victim's back was to the train car and he was wearing headphones. They were still blaring music.

While this was his first death on the tracks he has come to discover that there are many accidents that occur along the 22-mile Blue Line. Since it opened in 1990 the track has hosted 101 fatalities, 23 of which were suicides, and 875 collisions with autos and pedestrians. These often occur in the poorer neighborhoods that cross the tracks.

The numbers of train accidents on the Blue Line are among the highest for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority which operates five lines.

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A Blue Line train in South Los Angeles hit a passenger car on Thursday night, injuring seven people in the in the crash. All seven people were treated at the scene of the accident, with only two reporting moderate injuries. All were reported as being in stable condition when medics arrived.

Investigators are still looking into the reason behind the accident at 1685 East 41st Street at 10:30 PM. Members of the local police department nor the Los Angeles Fire Department are able to release any additional details at this time.

Train accidents are unpredictable and can happen at anytime, anywhere. Although you cannot prepare for one, it is possible to engage legal help from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer should you become involved in one.

To learn how a personal injury attorney can help you, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today!

A train accident involving a Metrolink and maintenance truck in the San Gabriel Valley has led to several injuries and one death.

The accident occurred on March 20 when a Metrolink train collided with a maintenance truck stopped near the tracks at the intersection of Temple Avenue, Valley Boulevard, and the northbound 605 ramp. The man killed was an employee of Union Pacific Railroad, and was part of a crew sent to work on nearby freight tracks.

The two people injured were passengers on the Metrolink train. They were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

At this time, it's still not 100% clear what led to the accident. An investigation is underway to determine if the maintenance truck was crossing the tracks, or if it was being driven down the tracks using metal train wheels.

Representing Train Accident Victims in Los Angeles

If you or a loved one was injured in some type of train accident or collision, you should take a moment to consult a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. Train accidents rarely result in anything less than serious or catastrophic injuries. These types of injuries often require extensive medical care, hospitalization, surgery, and rehabilitation, and can prevent a person from enjoying their life to the fullest. Furthermore, depending on the extent of your injuries you may lose your ability to work, at least temporarily.

At the Law Office of Gerald L. Marcus, we understand you are suffering physically, emotionally, and financially, and can help you pursue a lawsuit under California personal injury law to help you secure maximum compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical expenses, lost wages, financial hardship, and decreased quality of life. To schedule an appointment to discuss your rights to recovery, please call (888) 203-PAIN!