In the year since Amtrak Train 188 careened off the tracks near Frankford Junction, killing eight people and injuring hundreds of others, the rail company has spent $4.5 million on medical care for hurt passengers and settled at least 19 claims.
While in court earlier this month, Amtrak’s attorney David Cook said the 19 settlements reached so far have been for amounts less than $50,000, according to an Inquirer report.
Amtrak has at least another 100 lawsuits to deal with, and those already settled will impact the remaining cases. A $295 million damages cap, set by law, could eventually pit victims and their families against one another as they vie for a piece of the compensation.
