Train accidents often occur because of human error, problems with the track, equipment, and/or signal. Oftentimes many people are injured because of train accidents. There are many factors that lead to a railroad accident and there are many people who may be liable. It is the responsibility of the railroad company to maintain the tracks and the train. But truck and car drivers are responsible if they do not follow laws that are intended to protect against accidents. People who are injured in train accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Sikes is a village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census. Sikes was the birthplace of the Louisiana state trial and appellate court judge Henry L. Yelverton, who was based in Lake Charles. Early in his career, Louisiana State Representative James R. Fannin taught agricultural education at Sikes High School.