A rail road accident claimed the life of a 56 year-old man last Saturday morning.  The accident happened in Yeso, New Mexico.  Yeso is about 180 miles West of Lubbock, Texas.  

The worker was very experienced with his job,  having worked with the rail road company for over 20 years.  Apparently the man fell on to the tracks.  During this time,  a rail road car struck the man.  The man died from his injuries suffered from the impact.  The accident is under current investigation and it is unknown what caused the worker to fall on the tracks in the first place. 

If you or someone you know needs legal assistance with a workers' compensation case, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.