Posted on 11/05/2004 7:42:54 AM PST by Willie Green
A Jeannette woman who was slightly injured after being struck by a train while walking along railroad tracks sued Norfolk Southern Corp. Thursday for failing to warn pedestrians that trains travel on tracks.
Patricia M. Frankhouser, of 910 Scott Ave., is seeking an unspecified amount in excess of $30,000 from the Norfolk, Va., rail transport company for the Jan. 6 incident that left her with a broken finger, cuts on her hand and pain, according to the suit.
Greensburg attorney Harry F. Smail Jr., who represents Frankhouser, didn't return a call seeking comment.
Within the filing, he argues that the railroad was negligent for failing to post signs warning "of the dangers of walking near train tracks and that the tracks were actively in use."
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"A Jeannette woman who was slightly injured after being struck by a train while walking along railroad tracks sued Norfolk Southern Corp. Thursday for failing to warn pedestrians that trains travel on tracks."
It's a FEDERAL law NOT to walk on railroad tracks.
Sometimes, it's extremely appropriate when stupidity hurts. Get over it.
Thats it... Im sueing my local donut shop for making me fat....
Gee, I always thought that the tracks might give idiots a clue, or maybe the rumble of an approaching train might have told her to get the hell out of the way.
Egad! I have been a felon since 1954!
"Loser pays" is desperately needed here.
When will people take responsibility for their own actions? And what is "slightly" injured? John Edwards ought to take this case, it has all the requirements he looks for.
You know, I spilled some of my hot Starbucks coffee on me this morning. It hurt a little. I think I'll own them by next week.
Didn't Pennsylvania go to Kerry? That explains everything.
This loser has a website.
Two blonde women were walking through the woods when they came upon tracks in the snow. The one woman claimed they were deer tracks; the other, bear tracks. Deciding to follow the tracks to find out who was correct, they died when the train hit them.
I ask that both a JD and a smartassdeness ping be sent. :)
I know an unemployed trial lawyer in North Carolina that may be willing to take this case.
This law suit is way off track.
About as intelligent as most Pittsburgh Steelers Fans!!
Yes, but only by 2%. That's well within the margin of fraud.
I agree. This is outrageous. Another candidate for the Stella Award.
How can you miss seeing or hearing a train?
Look at the link in #10.
Harry F. Smail is a member of the Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County Republican Committees.
BARF!!
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