Case Result

$1.2M

FELA, Railroad Accident, Personal Injury

2021
Trial Verdict
St Louis, MO

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Case Details

Train separation near Marland, Oklahoma in 2018. Air hoses separated causing the train to slam into the lead locomotive, injuring the conductor and engineer. Railroad initially blamed crew, later admitted Safety Appliance Act violation. Jury awarded $640,000.00 to the conductor and $575,000.00 to the engineer.

Additional Notes

Case: Dent/Smithwick v. BNSF Railway Company (Fed Court Oklahoma 2021). Nine-day trial.

St Louis, MO
4.20 rating (5 reviews)
1 attorney
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