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Livingston Train Derailment Lawsuit

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    Thanksgiving plans were canceled for many of the local residents in Livingston, Kentucky—and now their health may also be on the line. On November 22, 2023, a nearby train derailment caused a chemical spill that further sparked a deadly fire releasing poisonous gases. Residents were forced to evacuate their homes as responders controlled the fire and cleaned the area.

    Train derailments can happen for a myriad of reasons, but many accident triggers can be traced back to simple negligence. If you or your loved ones were put in harm’s way because of the Livingston train derailment, don’t let the negligent parties get away with it—especially when you may be entitled to compensation.

    Morgan & Morgan has more than 35 years of experience fighting For the People with personal injury cases, including cases involving train derailments. We have recovered more than $15 billion in compensation for our clients by winning favorable lawsuits and negotiating settlements, and we may be able to help you, too.

    Contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.

    About the Livingston Train Derailment Lawsuit

    Local residents of Livingston, Kentucky were planning a typical holiday celebration with their loved ones when an unforeseen train derailment put their lives into jeopardy.

    The CSX train derailed on November 22 around 2:30 p.m. near Livingston, a small, remote town of only about 200 residents. Two of the 16 cars that derailed were carrying molten sulfur, which caught fire after the cars were breached. Residents were soon after encouraged to evacuate for their safety.

    CSX said the cause of the derailment and what caused the sulfur to ignite are still under investigation, while officials said they are also monitoring water quality in the area.

    Sulfur is typically transported in liquid molten form, and exposure to it can be extremely hazardous. Molten sulfur is also extremely flammable, and when it ignites, poisonous gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide can be produced.

    According to the American Lung Association, exposure to sulfur dioxide can cause serious respiratory issues, such as shortness of breath, and long-term exposure can be especially hazardous to children, the elderly, and those with asthma.

    Approximately 1,700 train derailments occur in the U.S. each year, and many times these accidents include the spilling of hazardous materials.

    Train derailments can occur due to a multitude of factors: a crack in a track, a crossing with inadequate safety equipment, a broken axle on a train car, and other factors can all trigger a catastrophic event.

    These contributing factors are further exacerbated when dangerous cargo is on board. About 4.5 million tons of toxic chemicals are shipped by rail each year, and an average of 12,000 rail cars carrying hazardous materials pass through cities and towns each day, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

    Ron Kaminkow, an Amtrak locomotive engineer, stated that “ineffective oversight and a largely self-monitoring industry that has cut the nation’s rail workforce to the bone in recent years has put record profits over safety.”

    Morgan & Morgan has been fighting For the People for over 35 years, and we don’t stand down when negligent parties put profit over people. If you or your loved ones were affected by this preventable catastrophe, reach out to Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

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