Train Accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board Office of Public Affairs released a report on the Amtrak 501 derailment that happened on December 18th, 2017 in DuPont, WA. Read the news release here: NTSB News Release
“If safety is not Amtrak’s number one priority, that has to change.” - SGB Attorney Sandy Widlan SGB's in an interview with Kiro 7 regarding the Amtrak derailment Dec. 18th in DuPont, WA.Watch Celia Goetz's interview with Kiro 7 here: If you or someone you love has suffered in a…
SGB sues Amtrak on behalf of Celia Goetz. Goetz was driving on I-5 heading to work when Amtrak's passenger train derailed off an overpass and came crashing down onto her car. She shared her story with SGB attorney Sandy Widlan by her side in an interview with Kiro 7. Watch the interview here: Our team of…
SGB is currently investigating the catastrophic train derailment that occurred on December 18, 2017 near Tacoma, Washington. Although officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash, it is clear that the train was travelling over double the 30 mph speed limit when it derailed, and Amtrak should bear the responsibility for its…
Here is SGB's Sims Weymuller interview with Kiro 7 News about the recent Amtrak train accident in DuPont, WA. Our team of transportation lawyers is looking into claims for those injured in the train crash. There are many factors that can cause a train to run off the tracks. Some of the most serious types of…
Our hearts go out to the people involved in this tragedy. SGB will do what is necessary to help those impacted by this accident. Photo courtesy of Kiro 7 News. Click image for live updates.