On Veterans Day 2012, a Union Pacific train collided with a parade float carrying wounded veterans in Midland, Texas, killing four and injuring more than a dozen. Our attorneys represented one of the families, seeking accountability for preventable failures in communication and planning. According to The Wall Street Journal, the tragedy prompted national calls for improved coordination between municipalities and rail operators.
Wall Street Journal coverage
Midland train crash – Wikipedia
16 Hospitalized, Four Veterans Killed in Train Wreck in Midland | newswest9.com
Texas community stunned after veterans parade train crash leaves four dead – CBS News