Train Derailment At Louisville Zoo Leads To Lawsuit
A mini-train derailment at the Louisville Zoo left 22 patrons injured and has led to a personal injury lawsuit. The train, which was being operated by an 18-year old employee, was said to be traveling swiftly around a curve behind the zoo’s Gorilla Forest exhibit when it derailed and flipped onto its side (read more). Seventeen of the injured train passengers were children who were taken to local hospitals where they were treated. The five adults on the train were rushed to an area hospital as well.
Lawyers representing some of the injured parties claim the train was travelling at an abnormally fast speed especially since it was transporting children. According to zoo officials, the 18-year old, train driver started her training the day before the serious zoo accident. Lawyers for the first family to file suit asked for monetary damages and a restraining order to stop the zoo from altering the scene.
If you or anyone in your family has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, please contact Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT or online at www.fightyourinjury.com to discuss the matter.
