In this case, the facts are the train derailed. While they are numerous factors involved, retaining a lawyer can protect the individuals who were in this train accident, especially the ones that were identified injured. Some lawyers take no-bono. It really comes down to the individual, and how they want to process this incident (this is my opinion, on reddit nethertheless)

If I was on that train, I don't want this incident to happen again to anyone else, so I'll take all the necessary actions to prevent this.

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Much needed expansion of I-270 and I-495

the failure and imminent cancellation of this project can sort of be understood as a benefit for public transportation.

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Hogan oversees MDOT MTA, who run the metro system. He is responsible for cutting the budget, forcing deferred maintenance, as well as vetoing the legislature's attempts to fund deferred maintenance. So yes, he is directly responsible for conditions that lead to things like derailment.

It's not particularly skeezy. Mostly folks trying to get to work and home. See this video for example, where strangers band together to help each other exit the derailed car.

Hogan actually has done quite a bit for public transport in the state. Much needed expansion of I-270 and I-495 (all areas currently serviced by DC metro) and further expansion of express I-95 lanes north into Harford County underway. Obviously MagLev from DC to Baltimore is far too expensive but the purple line is being built to connect areas of PG and Montgomery Co. Why does Baltimore need another useless public rail when the subway and light rail are in such a poor state of operation and Baltimore is a dying city

thank you for the details!

So they are automatic but the still require push buttons to be activated as well as communication with MTA Central. Most train derailments are due to operator error.

Source- I work for MTA

I don't think anyone is saying legal action is unwarranted for those injured. However, looking at the video, this thing looks pretty darn minor. Advising everyone to automatically go on legal offense is irresponsible and just furthering our "sue happy" culture that typically benefits nobody meaningfully but lawyers.

No, the problem is cutting services causes problems. If this stuff didn’t keep happening there wouldn’t be lawsuits. Lawsuits vs the city/state are also a very small % of injury suits.

I mean are you plugged in to every vehicle collision in the area? Those happen every day. This is so notable because of how rare it is.

not too familiar with the Baltimore system, but are they even able to do that? I thought it was more or less automated and out of the conductors control unless they put it in manual.

It’s probably because of the train driver making a wrong turn when he wasn’t supposed to.

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25f and moved to Fed last spring. Feel free to message for a friend or with any questions about the area!

Train looks to still be powered so I'd assume it's live.

Hi all. I wanted to create a rail system in Baltimore ther does what it's three existing rail systems currently don't do or don't do well at: provide adequate service for the people. This map is a combination of the current Metro SubwayLink, the original Baltimore subway master plan and the CityLink network established in 2017.

I want to note that this is a fantasy idea, is unfunded, is not currently in any sort of planning stage nor will it be anytime soon. I just want people to enjoy what could be!

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you got this baby! i drove from here to lincoln nebraska straight shot. gps said 18 or 19 hours i forget and i would have made it in 17 if it wasn't for stupid chicago traffic! dam you chicago highway system that takes you through the middle of the city which is confusing as fuck lol. i made it there in 18 and half hours.

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Damn I'm gonna paste that to a FB friend who's currently stuck in Hawaii (and not in a good way).

that's my #1 fear in regards to this situation.

Same boat, safe travels!

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