Brightline Train Accident Attorney in Florida

Being injured or losing a loved one in a train accident is a shocking and overwhelming experience. You may be struggling to heal or grieving, missing time from work, and wondering how you’ll cover the costs the accident left you with. When the accident happens because a company failed to put safety first, you deserve accountability and real support.

Taking on a large corporation is intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Meldon Law, we listen, we care, and we fight for people just like you. Our Brightline train accident lawyers in Florida know how to stand up to powerful companies and secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

Call today to learn more about what a Florida personal injury attorney can do for you.

Why Work With Meldon Law’s Train Accident Attorneys

Train crashes often leave victims and their families with devastating injuries and unanswered questions. The aftermath can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. We have the experience and determination to hold powerful transportation companies accountable while protecting your rights every step of the way.

Our team has been fighting—and winning—for injured Floridians for more than 50 years. We understand that train accidents involve more than just a collision; they often involve corporate negligence, safety violations, and lives forever changed. At Meldon Law, we dig deep to uncover the truth behind the crash, from operator error and signal failures to faulty track maintenance. We don’t settle for surface-level explanations, and we don’t back down from major corporations or their insurers.

What Sets Meldon Law Apart

When you work with us, you get:

• Lawyers with experience handling complex transportation cases: We know how to navigate state and federal rail regulations and pursue claims against multiple liable parties.
• Personalized, compassionate care: We keep our caseloads small so you never feel like “just another client.” We’ll visit you at home or in the hospital if needed.
• Trial-ready strength: Meldon Law prepares every case as if it’s going to court, ensuring we’re always ready to fight for maximum compensation.
• A team trusted by the Florida Gators—and Floridians everywhere: As the Official Law Firm Partner of the Florida Gators, we bring the same dedication and integrity to our clients that we bring to our community partnerships. Our reputation for reliability, strength, and commitment extends beyond Gainesville; we’re trusted advocates for individuals and families across Florida.
• Representation with no upfront fees: You pay nothing unless we win for you.

When corporations fail to prioritize safety, Meldon Law stands up for those they harm. If you or a loved one was injured in a train accident, contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll listen, investigate, and fight tirelessly for the justice and accountability you deserve—because at Meldon Law, we won’t back down.

Recoverable Damages After a Train Accident

Train accidents, especially those involving Brightline, Amtrak, or other rail systems, can cause catastrophic harm in seconds. Meldon Law’s train accident attorneys work to ensure victims and their families recover the full compensation they need to rebuild their lives.

Survivors of train accidents may be able to recover medical expenses, from emergency treatment and surgeries to long-term rehabilitation and assistive care. Victims may also seek lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage for destroyed vehicles or personal belongings. Beyond the financial impact, we pursue compensation for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, scarring or disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of life that comes with lasting physical or psychological injuries.

When a train accident causes a tragic loss of life, the victim’s family may pursue wrongful death damages. These can include funeral and burial expenses, final medical bills, pain and suffering, and the loss of financial support, guidance, and companionship the loved one provided.

At Meldon Law, we understand that every train crash affects more than just the injured person; it affects entire families. Our team fights tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable and to help you find the justice and stability you deserve.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Train Accident?

Train accidents often involve more than one responsible party. Depending on how the crash occurred, liability may extend beyond the train operator to include the rail company, maintenance contractors, equipment manufacturers, or even government agencies responsible for track design and signal systems. In some cases, vehicle drivers, pedestrians, or private property owners may also share blame if their actions contributed to the collision.

Determining liability requires a thorough understanding of federal and state safety regulations, as well as the complex web of private and public entities that manage Florida’s railways. At Meldon Law, our attorneys know how to untangle these relationships and identify every party responsible for your injuries or loss.

How Meldon Law Investigates Train Crashes

Every successful case begins with a meticulous investigation. Our legal team acts quickly to preserve critical evidence, from train data recorders (“black boxes”) and maintenance logs to surveillance footage and eyewitness statements. We collaborate with accident reconstruction experts, engineers, and transportation safety specialists to uncover what really happened—and who failed to prevent it.

Whether the cause was operator error, signal failure, or corporate negligence, we build each case as if it will go to trial. Our mission is simple: to reveal the truth, protect our clients’ rights, and fight for the justice and compensation they deserve.

Brightline Trains Are Especially Dangerous for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Drivers

A July 2025 Miami Herald report found that Brightline is the most dangerous passenger train in the nation. More than 180 deaths have occurred since the company began testing in 2017. The death rate is three times higher than both Tri-Rail and SunRail and five times higher than Amtrak.

In addition to being more dangerous than other trains in the state, Brightline has refused to take accountability for the deaths and injuries that have occurred on its tracks—blaming victims while delaying lifesaving improvements such as fencing, signage, and elevated crossings.

Our Brightline train accident lawyers won’t stand for that.

Other Train Systems Pose Serious Risks Across Florida

While Brightline has drawn national attention for its alarming crash statistics, other train systems in Florida—such as Tri-Rail, SunRail, and Amtrak—have also been linked to devastating accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. These incidents often stem from preventable hazards like inadequate warning systems, poor visibility at crossings, or operator negligence.

At Meldon Law, we believe that every rail company, public or private, has a duty to protect the communities its trains pass through. When they fail to do so, our attorneys hold them accountable for the harm they cause. We’ve spent decades fighting powerful corporations and government entities that try to shift blame instead of fixing the problems that put Floridians at risk.

No matter which rail line caused the crash, Meldon Law is here to demand accountability, and we won’t back down.

What Causes Train Accidents?

Train accidents often result from:

Insufficient Warnings or Markings at Crossings

Many crossings use lift gates and lights, but some remain unmarked or poorly maintained. Dangers exist even at well-maintained crossings. For example, more than half of Brightline’s crossings are located in designated “quiet zones,” where train conductors are prohibited from using their horns to avoid disturbing nearby residents—making clear, functioning signals even more critical for safety.

When a rail crossing fails to warn drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists, they may unknowingly stop on the tracks and risk getting hit by a train. This can also occur when lift gates or signal systems malfunction.

Train Derailments

Derailments may stem from operator error, faulty tracks, obstructions, or miscommunication at track splits. No matter the cause, derailments often lead to serious and widespread injuries among passengers, motorists, and bystanders.

Distracted or Drowsy Conductors

Like car drivers, train engineers can become dangerous if distracted or fatigued. Accidents caused by inattention or sleepiness have led to major disasters.

Lack of Fencing or Safety Measures

Train tracks that pass through urban or pedestrian-heavy areas without adequate fencing or safety barriers create a significant hazard. Many of Brightline’s tracks run through densely populated regions, heightening the risk of collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists.

Get Compassionate Legal Help From Meldon Law Today

Florida train accidents can cause serious bodily harm, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, lacerations, and ligament injuries. Whether you’ve been hurt by a Brightline, Tri-Rail, SunRail, or Amtrak train, you deserve help from a team that fights for justice—and gets results.

The Florida train accident lawyers at Meldon Law are ready to take on your claim. Our team has the skill, legal knowledge, and determination you need after a serious accident harms you or your loved one. Contact us as soon as possible after a train crash to begin the process of filing a claim for damages.