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Train Crash Text Messaging Lawsuit Filed in California

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We have talked about the dangers of text messaging while driving and have discussed the tragic train crash in California where 25 died when a train engineer became so distracted with sending and receiving text messages that he missed a red light signal and crashed head on into a freight train. Now we learn that a lawsuit has been filed by a Simi Valley mother who lost her son in this terrible train crash.

The lawsuit has been filed against the company that employed the Metrolink engineer. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have said that the engineer sent and received dozens of text messages while on duty the day of the crash, including one he received just 22 seconds before the crash happened. Lawyers who filed the suit on behalf of this mother, are seeking “recovery of compensation for personal property damage and personal injuries.”

Obviously, the engineer was at fault in failing to pay attention to his job duties. His employer, who had no rules against text messaging or other like distractions, is also at fault for allowing this to happen. We will keep you up to date on this case as we learn more information.

Published by: Ron Kramer


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