Like I said, I'm not trying to disqualify that this is extremely tragic, I do send my condolences to the family - but to put it most simplistically, none of us have all the facts so arguing this is a moot point based on opinion.

I suppose we could all argue until we're blue in the face (or fingers as the case may be here in these intewebs things), I'll just shut up now. I do have to admit, you guys have given me a bit more to think about, with the security of the records and such.

--Dave.

 

Yuppers...just that easily, records can disappear or be changed.

 

There is another thing to consider, too, on why they filed a lawsuit so quickly. If Greatwide were to look at the gravity of the accident and say "hey, let's declare bankruptcy and shut the doors right now", I don't believe a lawsuit could be filed against them after the fact. By filing right away while the company is still in business, they ensure that the lawsuit would be a part of any possible bankruptcy proceedings. Now, I'm not 100% certain on that, but I read a news story on another company a while back where they touched on that.

 

I understand what you meant if its only about money. I just think you're jumping to conclusions. That family has alot to deal with and I would never judge them this early. Its a terrible situation.

 

I live about 5 miles from where the Amtrac accident happened. It did take awhile for the investigation to be completed. And there were quite a few lawsuits filed before it was complete. On a sidenote, they completely removed that intesection so you have to go about a 1/2 mile North to St Gerge Rd to get to Rt 50. They also moved Rt 50 further away from the tracks so the trucks have more room. There are 3 or 4 steel plants right there and heavy truck traffic.

I guess until you're put in a situation like this, you don't know what you would do. I wasn't trying to jusdge them, I guess I was just surprised that the suit was filed BEFORE the investigation was complete. I didn't think about preerving records so thank you for pointing that out.

Reb

 

Sorry to drag this way up again, but according to fox news earlier last week the driver did have some prescription drugs in his possession. Did not list what, or how much, but it was brought up well after this initial incident. I drove past the area 3 days ago, looks mostly the same with the exception of a few more pedestrian/traffic barriers in place.