train accident<\/a>\u00a0led to chemical spills, fires and the evacuation of approximately 1,000 people living near the tracks. After a thorough investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the derailment was caused by a bad weld in the rail; a weld that had been done just 17 days before the disaster occurred.<\/p>\nFor many of the residents of Tamaroa, the derailment of Canadian National chemical train M33371 is not a distant memory. In fact, the resulting legal battle would drag on for another six years. Much of the community decided to join a class-action lawsuit against the railroad after rejecting early settlement offers of only $200.<\/p>\n
Even though it took years, many of the plaintiffs feel like they eventually received fair compensation; a sum totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. One of the attorneys who played a large role in the success of the case said: “The people of Tamaroa are some of the finest people I have ever met. I think everyone ended up with a very good settlement.”<\/p>\n
It is important for all Illinois residents to reflect on the 10th anniversary of this major train accident for two reasons. First, it shows us how even a small defect in infrastructure can lead to a massive transportation accident. And finally, this case shows us that if a committed group of plaintiffs is willing to fight long enough and hard enough, they may finally receive the compensation they deserve.<\/p>\n
Source:<\/strong>\u00a0DuQuoin.com, “10th anniversary Saturday of the derailment of train M33371 in Tamaroa; NTSB investigation blamed poor rail weld made 17 days earlier for derailment,” Feb. 6, 2013<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most Chicago readers will no doubt remember a tragic transportation accident that is about to have its 10th anniversary. On February 9, 2003, a tanker train on its way to Chicago and carrying thousands of gallons of caustic chemicals suddenly … <\/p>\n
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