A Metra train was en route to Chicago in late July when it struck and killed a pedestrian. The train was only a quarter of a mile from the Naperville station when the train accident occurred. Metra is responsible for providing commuter railway service throughout Lake, Cook, Will, and other counties in the Chicago area.
Although pedestrian error is sometimes to blame for an accident, it is all too common for transit authorities, defective train parts, or rail employees to be the source of negligence that caused the accident. Operation Lifesaver, an organization that advocates rail safety, states that a person is struck by a moving train every three hours.
Modern trains take longer to stop compared to a car or big rig, and they are also quieter, which makes it easier for unsuspecting pedestrians to be injured or killed. A train’s weight and speed makes them 20 times more likely to kill someone on impact, compared to a regular passenger vehicle. The state of Illinois ranks second in the top 15 states for railway fatalities nationwide.
If you have been injured, or if your loved one has been killed in a Chicago train accident, please contact the experienced train accident attorneys listed in this directory to schedule your free initial consultation.
