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Railroad Wokers Who Text Are Puting Themselves and Others At Risk

The tragic accident involving the Metrolink train and a car that resulted from the railroad worker sending text messages has raised concerns about both railroad workers and drivers texting while driving. What happens, though, when the railroad workers weren’t the ones texting at the time of an accident, but the driver was? If this has happened to you, please contact Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp& Duffan for a free, confidential consultation. Our number is (833) 997-1774.

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Amtrak train collides with truck, 13 injured

A major collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a semi-trailer resulted in over a dozen injuries, according to WCNC News. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that the semi-trailer was stuck on the rails, and the Piedmont, train No. 73, was unable to stop in time.  The collision, which happened in Mebane, N.C.,…

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