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.
Winfield, Texas is a small town in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 499 at the 2000 census. Residents of Mount Pleasant, Texas go there to buy alcoholic beverages, because Mount Pleasant is located in a dry county but the city of Winfield permits alcohol sales within the city limits. It is approximately 10 miles from Mt. Pleaseant to Winfield.