Train Accident Results In Death ~ Greene County, Missouri
An Ozark, MO man died on July 1, 2009, after he was involved in a Missouri train accident.
Michael J. Biggs, 30, was driving his 1993 Ford van across the tracks at a private crossing just east of Springfield when it was hit by a coal train about 1:30 in the afternoon.
A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol stated that Biggs failed to yield at a non-signaled crossing with a stop sign and pulled into the path of the BNSF locomotive, which was pulling 124 empty freight cars. Biggs was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Deputy Coroner David Brown.
The following information is provided by the Federal Railroad Administration:
• There have been a total of 11 train accidents in Greene County since 2006.
• In 2008, there were a total of 46 highway-rail train accidents in Missouri.
• Of those 46 accidents, 10 resulted in fatalities.
Train accidents can happen in an instant, but the effects can last a lifetime. A train crash can affect your health, your work, or even result in death. If you were in a car crash then the party who caused the crash would be responsible for paying your bills. The same is true in a train crash, except the responsible party is a train company.
When a train crash is caused by a train company's negligence or error, they are responsible for covering your associated medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you someone you know has been injured because of negligence relating to railroads or trains, let David Payne Law, LLC review your case to determine your legal options.
Contact David Payne online or at 417.847.7516 for free no obligation consultation.
