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• Long Term Health Risks from Ohio Train Accident Pose Concerns For Area Residents

  February 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal government is investigating the potential long-term health effects of the recent Ohio toxic train derailment, and are also investigating Norfolk Southern's and other larger railroad companies' safety practices.

• Ohio Train Derailment Lawsuit Filed By East Palestine Residents, Amid Reports of Illnesses, Animal Deaths Linked to Toxic Chemicals

  February 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern faces a growing number of class action lawsuits filed by Ohio residents affected by a recent train derailment which some say contaminated the area with toxic chemicals.

• EPA May Force Norfolk Southern to Pay Train Derailment Chemical Cleanup Costs

  February 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA says it is likely to hold Norfolk Southern liable for environmental cleanup costs of a toxic train derailment in Ohio which may have contaminated the nearby air, soil and water.

• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Norfolk Southern Toxic Train Derailment

  February 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern faces a class action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs who had to be evacuated after a train derailment may have contaminated the area with toxic, cancer-causing chemicals.

• Ohio Train Derailment Led to Evacuations Over Toxic Chemical Exposure Concerns

  February 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Norfolk-Southern train derailment led to the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people in Ohio due to concerns over toxic chemical exposures.

• Amtrak Lawsuits Claim Overcrowding Contributed to Deadly Injuries in Train Crash

  July 6, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Amtrak faces an increasing number of lawsuits claiming overcrowding contributed to injuries in the fatal crash.

• Amtrak Train Derailment in Montana Under Investigation By NTSB

  September 27, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The NTSB and Amtrak are investigating a deadly derailment in Montana which killed at least three and injured dozens.

• Railroad Crossing Accidents Caused 270 Deaths Last Year, NHTSA Warns

  May 2, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Several federal agencies have launched a campaign to combat railroad crossing accidents, urging drivers to heed warning signals for approaching trains which cannot stop of swerve to avoid potential impacts.

• Standard Car Safety Features Often Lacking in Train and Bus Accidents: Report

  April 17, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new report calls for increased safety measures, like seat belts, on mass transit transportation.

• Most Important Safety Improvements Needed To Reduce Accident, Injury Risk Outlined by NTSB

  February 5, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The Department of Transportation has released a list of areas in U.S. transportation that could be made safer with the proper policy, law, and industry changes.