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Metrolink Train Crash Update: Metrolink Spokesperson Denise Tyrrell Admits 'Human Error" As Cause For Crash

Metrolink Attorney Train Accident:  L.A. Times Interview: Metrolink Top Spokesperson Suddenly Steps Down After Deadly Crash - The video of  former Metrolink spokeswoman, Denise Tyrrell, establishes that she did, if fact, have authority from Metrolink to admit 'human error' as a key factor causing the Metrolink train crash outside Los Angeles, California just north of the Chatsworth train station. The full transcript is found in the extended post.

Highlights:

• "We must acknowledge that it was a Metrolink engineer that made the error that caused yesterday’s accident"
• "When two trains are in the same place at the same time, somebody has made an awful mistake."
• "Denise certainly got the clearance from her boss and ..  had the authority to speak on behalf of Metrolink"

  Courtesy of LA Times Click image to start video.

NTSB confirms Metrolink train operator Robert Sanchez had been sending text messages prior to crash

Attorney Alert:  Washington Metro Commuter Train Accident kills 9, inures dozens.

Metrolink Lawyers In Los Angeles, California Train Accident Continue to Investigate Crash:  Traverse Legal's attorneys have received information that all signal lights were operating correctly and that the Veolia engineer Mr. Sanchez ran two red lights that should have warned him of the approaching Union Pacific freight train.

Our metrolink lawyers are investigating the Metrolink Train wreck on behalf of clients who have retained our firm to represent them in this accident.

Metrolink Train Accident Investigation Update: What Caused The Accident & Who is Responsible

Attorneys Handling Metrolink Train Accident Case In Los Angeles, CA -

Our mass tort lawyers continue to investigate the various contributing factors and responsible parties for the Metrolink train accident outside Los Angeles in Chatsworth, California. The train was being operated by employees of Veolia Transportation and crashed after the engineer failed to stop at a flashing red signal and crashed into an oncoming Union Pacific engine.  26 people were killed as a result of the train crash, including the Metrolink engineer. Over 100 people were injured, many seriously. Traverse Legal's goal, like the victims and their families whose lives have been changed forever, is to make sure that changes are made so that a train accident like this never occurs again. Metrolink and Veolia Transportation's failures led the deadliest train accident in the last several decades.  Metrolink, Veolia Transportation and other parties potentially contributing to this accident need to be held accountable. Potential claimants should note that there may be a six (6) month statute of liability for claims against Metrolink (and perhaps Veolia) under California Law.  This means a claim should (and possibly 'must') be filed within six months of the date of accident.

Traverse Legal's metrolink lawyers are exploring the following possible theories of liability against Metrolink, Veolia Transportation and others ...

Metrolink Train Crash Update: Cell Phone Use Causes California to Seek Train Operator Cell Phone Ban

LOS ANGELES / CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA: Traverse Legal's attorneys continue to explore possible causes for the Metrolink train accident outside Los Angeles, California on September 12, 2008.  Lawyers looking into the matter are focusing on the allegation that the train operator, who was an employee of the company operating the commuter train system for Metrolink, Veolia Transportation, was using his cell phone at or near the time of the crash.  The Associated Press has now reported that California is now considering an emergency ban precluding train operators from using cell phones through California’s top rail safety regulation authority.