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Fatigued Public Transportation Drivers Put Public At Risk (Part B)

Fatal Driving Fatigue Accident in Los Angeles

Just recently, driver fatigue was in the news again when it contributed to the deaths of 25 people on board a commuter train in Los Angeles. According to CBS5.com, the engineer of the train ran through a red light, likely because he was asleep. In addition to the fatalities, over 130 people were injured.

Is Massachusetts Next?

Is Massachusetts going to be the scene of the next fatal driving fatigue accident in the headlines? Public safety advocates say that the policies of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) make it highly likely that driving fatigue accidents will occur on public transportation in our state.

According to TheBostonChannel.com, the MBTA allows drivers of trains and trolleys to work 16-hour days, which can contribute to driver fatigue. Only eight other transportation systems in the United States allow their drivers to work such long days. At least one driver admits to investigators that he has fallen asleep while driving a train, and time records show that several others work even longer than 16 hours at a time.

These types of practices may contribute to future driving fatigue accidents in Massachusetts. If you have been injured in a public transportation incident related to driver fatigue, or if you have have been in a car accident caused by a fatigued driver, you should contact an attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit. Contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with train or car accidents caused by fatigued drivers? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

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