Hollywood FL Train Accident Attorney
Train accidents cause immediate and extensive damage. Even though train accidents are not very common in Hollywood, FL, they occur more often than you may realize. In the United States, there is one train accident or incident every 90 minutes.
Most train accidents involve a derailment, collision of one or more trains, or a train-pedestrian collision. Most of the accidents occur due to mechanical failure, poor weather conditions, intoxicated drivers, and poorly maintained tracks.
A train driver may be held liable if they are responsible for a train accident. They are liable if they were driving too fast or intoxicated. If the train was poorly maintained, the company that owns it may be held responsible for mechanical damage. Train accidents are almost always caused by negligence on the part of the railroad company, a railroad employee, the train manufacturer, or the conductor. If you have been in a train accident Hollywood, FL, you should seek the help of an experienced Hollywood, FL, train accident attorney.
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Hollywood, FL Train Accident Statistics
Florida ranks sixth among the states with the highest number of railroad crossing accidents. There were more than 460 railroad-related accidents between 2014 and 2018. About 16% of the accidents resulted in a fatality. 25% of them caused injury. It ranks 11th for states with fatal car accidents and 27th for train accidents that lead to injuries.
Some of the most common types of accidents include
- Side collisions
- Obstruction impact
- Head-on collision
- Violent rapture
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Purpose-Driven Representation
We handle each case with the belief that the legal system should be a tool for positive change. Our work often leads to broader safety improvements, not just individual outcomes.
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Focused on Serious Injury Cases
Our practice centers on railroad crossing accidents and other catastrophic injuries. These complex cases demand deep experience and a commitment to long-term impact.
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Personalized, Accessible Legal Support
We maintain a welcoming environment where clients are heard, supported, and informed. Our team approach ensures you’re never left wondering where your case stands.
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Free Consultations, Contingency-Based FeesWe offer free consultations and only get paid if we recover compensation for you. It’s one way we make justice more accessible for those who need it most.
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Most of the collisions are caused by negligence.
There are plenty of things that may cause train accidents. They include the following;
- Electrical fires
- Extreme wind velocity
- Brake defects
- Poorly lined switches
- Improper use of independent brakes
- Failure to prevent cars from detaching
- Shifting cargo loads
If the railroad tracks have a problem, it is common to have a collision.