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Fort Lauderdale Virgin USA Train Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were the victim of a traumatic accident on a Virgin train, formerly the Brightline train, we recommend contacting a Fort Lauderdale Virgin train accident lawyer at Gerson & Schwartz P.A. right away. Whether you have been affected by a vehicle-train collision, vehicle-pedestrian collision, derailment, or any other type of train incident, we are here to help.
Our team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz P.A. have decades of experience to help you aggressively and successfully pursue compensation for your injuries or loss. Philip M. Gerson, founder and senior partner, has nearly 50 years of experience representing accident victims in Florida. Over the years, he has learned to act swiftly on behalf of his clients, and when necessary, look for out-of-the-box solutions.
To talk with Mr. Gerson or a member of his team, do not hesitate to contact Gerson & Schwartz P.A. through our online form or call (877) 475-2905. We offer free, no-obligation consultations.
South Florida’s Brightline Becomes Virgin TrainsThe Brightline high speed trains in South Florida began test runs in 2017. The train line, which stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, began service in May 2018. Since then, Brightline has been sold to Virgin Group and renamed Virgin Trains USA. MiamiCentral, the Miami train station, has been renamed Virgin MiamiCentral.
Virgin Trains stop in downtown Fort Lauderdale at the Fort Lauderdale station, which consists of two tracks and one platform. The station is located on NW 2nd Avenue, between Broward Boulevard and NW 4th Street. Passengers can easily transfer to Broward County Transit’s Central Terminal there.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Fort Lauderdale from Miami. The journey between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach is slightly longer at approximately 40 minutes.
If you are injured on a Virgin Train when traveling to or from Fort Lauderdale, do not hesitate to reach out to us at Gerson & Schwartz P.A. One of our experienced and skilled Fort Lauderdale Virgin train accident attorneys will analyze your circumstances and advise you of your legal options.
Virgin Trains Have a History of Accidents and FatalitiesThe Virgin Train line in South Florida has been associated with accidents and fatalities from the start, when it was known as the Brightline. As of November 2018, the train line was involved with 10 fatalities.
The underlying cause of Virgin Train accidents vary greatly. In some of these tragedies, the pedestrian victim committed suicide, and some individuals were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In other circumstances, pedestrians misjudged the speed and distance of the train. This is all too easy to do as the Virgin Train can reach speeds of 79 mph. Several other incidents have involved motorists and have led to severe injuries.
In some circumstances, pedestrians or motorists are fully or partly at fault. However, many train accidents are the result of negligent conduct by a train company or railroad employee. Train and rail companies have a legal duty to main a safe mode of transportation for their passengers. When they fail to do this, they may be liable for injuries and fatalities resulting from their employees’ negligence.
Train and Railroad Employee Negligence can Cause Serious AccidentsOur Fort Lauderdale Virgin train accident lawyers have found some common causes of train accidents include:
- Distracted operation of the train
- Fatigued conductors
- Conductor inexperience or negligent training
- Careless or reckless conduct by conductors
- Inappropriate speed
- Miscommunication between railroad employees
- Inadequate or defective warning devices at train crossings
- Crossing gate malfunctions
- Negligent track maintenance
- Undetected or unrepaired broken rails
- Defective train equipment
- Mechanical or electrical failure on train
If you or a close relative were the victim of a Virgin train accident, do not hesitate to call Gerson & Schwartz P.A. to speak with a Virgin train accident lawyer in Fort Lauderdale. Our personal injury and wrongful death legal team have more than 50 years of experience. Through the years, we have cultivated the knowledge, skills, insights, resources necessarily to successfully pursue compensation for our clients.
When you call us following a Virgin train accident, we will immediately begin to investigate what happened. Whether you were harmed or lost a loved one in a collision, derailment, or incident onboard, we will gather as much evidence as possible. We may recommend filing a lawsuit as soon as possible. During litigation, we can demand information from the other parties, including the train company and rail road company.
By identifying evidence that proves the other party’s negligence, we build your case piece by piece. We then use this evidence to establish the business’s negligence in court or with their insurer, thereby creating a valid claim for compensation.
Virgin Train Accident CompensationDepending on the circumstances, we may negotiate an insurance settlement or fight for your right to compensation at trial. In either situation, our Virgin train accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale will pursue the maximum compensation possible for your:
- Medical Bills
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
- Mental Anguish
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Reduced Earning Potential
- Loss of Normal Life
If your loved one was killed, then during a wrongful death claim, we will seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, loss of income, loss of society and companionship, and emotional distress.
Contact Gerson & Schwartz P.A. for Help TodayYou do not have to fight for your rights alone after a Virgin train accident. We are here to help. Contact Gerson & Schwartz P.A. online or by calling (305) 371-6000.
