A UP engineer, conductor and brakeman were seriously injured in a grade crossing collision in Oklahoma when a dump truck hauling a load of sand drove in front of their train. In the ensuing derailment, the engineer sustained very serious injuries, including a burst fracture to his spine. The conductor also suffered severe injuries to his back and other parts of his body. The brakeman suffered herniated disks in his neck as well as puncture wounds and severe hand lacerations. Prior to the collision, the KCS engineer was blowing the horn and ringing the bell. The trucking company blamed the lack of flashers and gates at the crossing and the train crew.

As a result of his injuries, the engineer underwent emergency surgery to repair the damage to his spine and could not return to work. The conductor underwent multiple back surgeries and was also unable to return to work. Due to his injuries, the brakeman was unable to return to his job at the railroad. In addition to the monetary settlement with the trucking company, UP agreed to pay all of the Railroad Workers’ medical bills.

The injured locomotive engineer was represented at trial by Bristol xey and Mr. J. Wilcoxen of Muskogee, OK.

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