Chicago Yellow Line Train Accident Attorneys

Personal Injury Lawyers for Mass Transit Accidents in Cook County

On November 16, 2023, a train accident occurred on the north side of Chicago. A Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train operating on the Yellow Line collided with snow plow equipment in the Howard Rail Yard. The train was carrying passengers, and a number of people were injured in the train crash. The Chicago Fire Department stated that around 38 people suffered injuries, with 23 people being transported to nearby hospitals for treatment and at least three people being critically injured. Four of the injury victims were children.

Train accidents and other collisions involving public transportation can be very serious, and people who suffer injuries in these situations will need to determine what steps they will need to take in the aftermath of these situations. At Schwartz Injury Law, we provide legal representation to people who have suffered injuries. We can investigate the circumstances surrounding a train crash to determine who was responsible, and we will work to ensure that all damages related to an accident and injury will be addressed correctly.

Pursuing Compensation Following a Mass Transit Accident

Collisions involving trains and other forms of mass transit can be devastating. Due to the massive size and weight of public transportation vehicles, multiple types of serious injuries can occur. Passengers on trains often have little in the way of protection, and they may be knocked off their feet, fall to the floor of a vehicle, hit by flying objects, collide with other passengers or the structure of a train, or even be thrown from a train and suffer injuries when striking the ground or other vehicles or objects. They may experience injuries such as:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal injuries
• Cuts and lacerations
• Severe bruises
• Sprains or dislocated joints

Other people may also suffer injuries in accidents involving trains or public transportation. If a train collides with a vehicle when crossing the road, the occupants of the vehicle may be seriously injured or killed, and other vehicles or pedestrians may be struck by flying debris. A derailed train may also collide with nearby vehicles, buildings, or people, resulting in severe injuries and extensive property damage.

Following a mass transit accident, it is crucial to identify the parties who were responsible. Accidents may be caused by negligent train operators, personnel who failed to follow the proper safety procedures, drivers who failed to act safely when operating vehicles around trains or other public transportation vehicles, or any other parties who played a role in causing or failing to prevent a collision or other type of accident.

While the causes of the Yellow Line train accident have not yet been determined, it seems likely that CTA personnel failed to ensure that the track was clear of equipment. People who suffered injuries in this accident may be able to take legal action against the CTA or the City of Chicago and recover compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Contact Our Chicago Mass Transit Accident Attorneys

If you were injured in the Yellow Line train accident, or if you have been involved in an accident involving public transportation, Schwartz Injury Law can advise you of your legal options. We will investigate the situation to determine who was responsible, and we fight to make sure you will be fully compensated for your injuries. With our help, you can make sure you will have the financial resources needed to fully recover from your injuries. To set up a free consultation, contact us today at 708-888-2160.