Like everywhere else in the country, trains are used in Oklahoma to transport passengers, raw materials, finished goods and other items to destinations in the state and beyond. Although relatively rare, train accidents do happen and can be catastrophic. When a train...
Train Accidents
How can Oklahomans avoid train accidents?
Oklahoma trains have a wide variety of uses in the country, including hauling raw materials and finished goods over long distances. In many cities, including Oklahoma City, residents rely on commuter train systems for daily commutes to and from work. In Oklahoma City,...
Compensation for train accident deaths and injuries in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is crisscrossed with railroad tracks over which trains move passengers, livestock, goods and other loads. Overall, train accidents are relatively uncommon. When they do occur, however, they can easily injure and kill people and destroy property. According to...
Oklahoma train accidents can cause catastrophic injuries
Any Oklahoman who has seen locomotives pulling long chains of box cars and oil tankers knows how important trains are for the American economy. Trains also transport commuters in addition to a wide variety of commodities and even hazardous materials. Compared to many...
Train accident leaves three people dead
Traveling by train in Oklahoma is still relevant and important. Besides providing affordable passenger transportation, these immense vehicles carry essential commodities to cities and towns throughout the country. As trains pass through Oklahoma towns, train safety is...
Victims of November 2012 train accident still learning to cope
Oklahoma residents who have been involved with an accident involving a train all know just how devastating these accidents can be. Beyond injuries and deaths, surviving victims, their families and the relatives of anyone killed often endure considerable emotional...
Train accident leads to $100 million lawsuit against MTA
In urban areas outside Oklahoma, trains are routinely used for daily transportation and commuting. Because they carry thousands of passengers every day, the operators of the train are responsible for ensuring the safety of their passengers. Unfortunately, train...
Quick action needed to prevent freight train accidents
Transporting crude oil via railway is a convenient way to bring the much needed fuel to many Americans, including those in Oklahoma City. In fact, reports state that almost 415,000 carloads of crude were transported via U.S. freight railroads in 2003. However, these...
North American train accidents lead to safety measures agreement
A boom in North American oil production over the last decade has improved the energy situation of the United States but at some cost to transportation safety. Several deadly train accidents in Quebec, Oklahoma, Alabama, New Brunswick and North Dakota, among other...
Family of Oklahoma teacher killed by train wins case
After filing a wrongful death lawsuit in 2009, the family of an Oklahoma high school teacher and coach has finally won their case against BNSF Railway Co. The 46-year-old victim died in a railroad accident when a train hit his Jeep. The ensuing wrongful death lawsuit...