Personal Injury Law

Two Metro workers were hit by a maintenance truck last night while working on a closed track. Both men died in the work-related railroad accident. They were installing safety equipment on the track at the time of the accident.

The DC Metro system has endured a series of horrific accidents over the past year, leading many to question Metro's safety practices. The most notable incident was a fatal train accident last June taking the lives of eight passengers and a train operator. There were two other fatal Metro accidents in the past year, resulting in the death of two employees.

In November, three employees were injured in a work-related accident when a train on its way back to the rail yard struck a parked train. In December, another accident was narrowly averted when a team of inspectors was almost hit by a train traveling at excessive speeds.

Recently, Metro has taken steps to improve safety by holding a three day workshop with nation-wide track safety experts. However, these efforts were not enough to prevent last night's fatal workplace accident.

Metro will most likely face two wrongful death lawsuits from the accident victims' surviving family members.

If you have lost a loved one in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. It is important to consult an experienced wrongful death lawyer who can help you with your claim.

If you have a wrongful death or workplace injury claim in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the law offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.