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Florida Train Accidents

One early morning in 2004, 2 CSXT freight trains collided in Richland, Florida at Vitis Junction. This train accident injured 3 individuals, and killed one. This unfortunate train accident is one of many train accidents that have occurred throughout the years in Florida. If you or a loved one has been involved in a similar train accident in Florida, an attorney can help determine whether or not you have a case.

According to U.S. Government sources, in 2007 there were 291 reported railroad accidents/incidents in the State of Florida resulting in 242 deaths or injuries. During the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 3,824 reported train accidents/incidents causing 3,056 deaths or injuries in the State of Florida.

In 2007 there were also 77 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees in the State of Florida. For the ten years of 1998 to 2007 there were 1,336 reported on-duty injuries to railroad employees.

The number of reported highway-rail collisions in Florida totaled 92 in the year 2007. This is an increase in highway-rail collisions of more than 20% since the year 1998. The 92 highway-rail collisions in 2007 resulted in 79 deaths or injuries. This more than doubles the number of deaths or injuries from highway-rail collisions in 1998. Over the ten year period of 1998 to 2007 there were 989 reported highway-rail collisions resulting in 540 deaths or injuries.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Are you a Florida train accident attorney representing a Plaintiff, who would like to consult with us about your case? Contact Mark Baran, Brian Reddy and Donald Kral today!

Also, we handle FELA accidents and are not at all affiliated with any of the train unions. If you or a loved one was a worker involved in a train accident, he or she may be covered under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, also known as FELA . Contact us today!

In Crescent City, Florida, an Amtrak train derailed and injured 142 and killed 4. It was determined by the National Transportation Safety Board that the accident was a result of a track misalignment. Over 8 million dollars in damages were caused from this accident. If a railroad track misalignment caused your train accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Train Accident attorney in Florida today!

If you or a loved one were injured in a TRAIN CRASH, RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENT, or TRAIN DERAILMENT ACCIDENT, it is vital to consult a train accident attorney regarding your injury case. It is imperative to act as soon as possible before it is too late. Even more importantly, key evidence needs to be preserved and individuals need to be interviewed before items are lost or memories fade.

Are you a Florida train accident attorney representing someone who has been hurt in a train accident, railroad crossing accident, or train derailment accident? Contact Mark Baran, Brian Reddy and Donald Kral today! You can contact us simply by filling out a contact form or clicking on the button on the front page to talk directly with an attorney!

We are available to work with attorneys throughout the state of Florida, including but not limited to the cities of Orlando, Miami Beach, Kissimmee, Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville.

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