Camden County Train Accident Lawyers Report: First Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Amtrak Train Derailment

Just two days after the devastating train derailment accident that killed eight people and injured over 200 others, the first federal lawsuit has been filed by an employee of Amtrak.  Bruce Phillips’ lawyer has reported that his client is seeking more than $150,000 for injuries he suffered as a passenger in the last car of the ill-fated train.

Phillips was riding in Amtrak Northeast Regional train 188, which derailed in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia.  Not on duty at the time, he was riding for no charge, or “deadheading” from Philadelphia to New York City, and had just boarded the train at Philadelphia’s 30^th Street Train Station.  Deadheading is a free of charge transport for an employee who is not working.

Phillips alleges that the catastrophic train accident caused him to be violently tossed about the car as it careened around the curve and then ran off the tracks.  He finally came to rest on the floor of the train after sustaining serious injuries to his brain, as well as cuts and bruises.  Phillips asserts that he suffered emotional trauma and has serious orthopedic and neurological insults, for which he is under treatment at Temple University Hospital.

Additionally, Mr. Phillips claims lost earnings and diminished future earning power as a result of his injuries.  He reports that he will have to expend a great deal of money for current and future medical care and rehabilitation.  The great physical pain and mental anguish he suffered is also part of his claim.  Mr. Phillips and his wife are also seeking punitive damages for the gross negligence he asserts caused the train accident.

Camden County Personal Injury Lawyers at DiTomaso Law Obtain Compensation for Victims of Train Accidents

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury or any other personal injuries due to the negligence of another, the Camden County personal injury lawyers at DiTomaso Law will fight for your rights and obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.  Our Camden County personal injury lawyers charge a lower fee rate than many other personal injury lawyers.  Call our Cherry Hill, New Jersey or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offices at 856-414-0010  or submit an online inquiry.  We serve clients throughout South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania including those in Center City, Philadelphia and in Camden County, Burlington County, Cherry Hill and Mount Holly.