Pedestrian Stuck by Amtrak Train in Carlsbad Suffers Serious Injuries

A pedestrian was struck by a northbound Amtrak train Monday shortly before 10:00 p.m. in Carlsbad causing serious injury.  According to police Lt. Pete Pascual, the man was hit near Grand Avenue and State Street and flown by medical helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla with serious injuries.  An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway by the Sheriff’s Department, which routinely investigates train accidents in the county.

This incident now marks at least the third such local San Diego incident this year involving a train causing serious injuries to a pedestrian. The attorneys and staff at Berman & Riedel, LLP wish the best for the injured man in making a full recovery. Moreover, we hope that the recent incidents serve as a reminder to the owners and operators of trains to take all of the proper precautions necessary to avoid the danger posed by large, fast moving trains that can result in accidents causing serious injury and/or death.


About Berman & Riedel, LLP firm managing partner attorney William M. Berman:

Attorney William M. Berman focuses his practice in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and elder abuse and neglect. Strictly a plaintiffs’ dedicated firm, he never represents insurance companies in the defense of claims. Mr. Berman’s firm remains staunchly committed to helping those who have suffered serious injury or loss due the negligence, intentional misconduct or wrongful acts of others.

Mr. Berman has grown his firm to what is considered one of the largest and most successful elder abuse/neglect practices within California. Through his continued successes in handling claims involving nursing home and elder abuse and neglect, Mr. Berman remains a prominent figure in advocating on behalf of this vulnerable class of citizens.

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Attorney Bill Berman

William M. Berman, Esquire
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