Boynton Beach, FL (January 4, 2022) – A man was struck in a train accident with injuries on Tuesday morning, January 4, in Boynton Beach
The serious collision happened in the early morning hours on the train tracks near the Boynton Canal and Northeast 13th Avenue. A Brightline train was traveling on the tracks in the area when it suddenly struck a pedestrian who was in the area at the time. The train allegedly came to a stop immediately following the accident.
Local reports claim that numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were called to the scene. The victim, identified only as an adult male, received a serious leg injury in the accident. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The tracks were blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Commuters were moved to another train as the investigation continued.
Police are still determining the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Train Accidents in Florida
Train accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents in Florida when they do occur. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, thousands of train accidents happen every single year. Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk parties in these accidents due to the fact that they have no protection from harm. Train operators are supposed to do everything that they can to ensure that anybody who is on or around the tracks is kept safe from harm. These accidents lead to some of the most extensive and life-altering injuries. If you have been hurt in a train accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, you should have the assistance of an attorney on your side.
It is never easy to face the aftermath of a train accident entirely on your own. Trains do not have an entirely spotless safety record, which means that these accidents happen in the blink of an eye in Florida each year. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from these accidents include the following:
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage
• Broken bones
The chances are good that you can bring a successful claim after you have been hurt in a train accident, especially if you can successfully show that another party is at fault. If you have suffered from injuries due to one of these accidents, you should speak with a skilled Boynton Beach personal injury lawyer that you can rely on.
Boynton Beach Train Accident Attorneys
Because train accidents can be incredibly complex in nature, our attorneys at Eggnatz | Pascucci are here to help you. There are many regulations that train operators and other parties must abide by on our railroad tracks. We will help you navigate the Florida legal system for the first time, especially if this is the first time that you have been injured due to another party’s negligence. We will help you every step of the way when it comes to your claim. Please contact an accident attorney in Boynton Beach at (954) 505-8224 for more information on how we can assist you in your time of need.
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