Florida Brightline Accident
Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Florida Brightline accident, it’s natural to feel uncertain about your legal options. Attorney Marissa Stockwell at Stockwell Law in Fort Lauderdale is here to guide you through the process with clarity and care. She provides attentive, professional, and compassionate representation—handling everything from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies—while keeping you informed every step of the way. At Stockwell Law, you never pay attorney’s fees unless Marissa secures compensation for you.
Brightline Accidents by the Numbers
Since beginning service in 2017, Florida’s Brightline train has been involved in at least 182 fatalities, making it the deadliest rail system per mile in the United States. On average, a fatality has occurred roughly every two weeks of operation. Most incidents involve pedestrians or drivers attempting to beat the train, trespassing on the tracks, or cases ruled as suicides rather than equipment or operator failures. In 2024 alone, Brightline reported 41 deaths and 74 injuries, with statistics showing an average of one death every 32,000 train-miles—significantly higher than the national rail safety average.
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