Atlanta, GA – Man Injured in Serious Train Accident at Vine City Station
Atlanta, GA (January 4, 2022) – Around 4:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 4, a man was injured in a train accident at a station in Atlanta.
Officials with MARTA Police were immediately called to the scene, which happened in the area of the Vine City station in Atlanta. They initially received reports that a man was stuck underneath a two-car train that ran on the green line. When they arrived at the scene, they found the trapped man, who was conscious but had to be extricated from the train by fire crews.
Paramedics rushed the unidentified male to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. At the time, he had a pulse and was breathing. He completely lost his leg due to being trapped under the train for several minutes.
Due to the severity of the accident, the train lines were all blocked until 7 p.m. Passengers were taken to their destinations on buses.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Train Accidents in Georgia
Train accidents have been happening more often than usual in the U.S., many of which include pedestrians. In fact, every 2 hours, it is estimated that approximately one person is struck by a train in the entire U.S. Though these accidents are not as common as other accidents within the state, they tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic results when they do occur. Many serious injuries stem from train accidents every year. This can signal a long recovery in a pedestrian who never expected to become injured in a life-threatening train accident. If you have sustained injuries due to one of these accidents, you should have the skilled assistance of an attorney on your side.
It is never easy to face injuries caused by a train accident. You may be left with questions that you can only answer with the assistance of an attorney on your side. For instance, what deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a claim? What evidence do you need to show that another party is at fault for the accident that caused your injuries? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer with the assistance of an Atlanta personal injury lawyer on your side.
Atlanta Train Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after you have been hurt in a serious train accident caused by another party. We understand how traumatic the aftermath of an accident can be and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. We will help you determine if you are eligible for a wide array of financial damages, including the following:
• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Therapy costs
If you choose to move forward with a claim, you will need help to fight against the insurance companies and protect your rights. Please contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
