South Florida Mass Transit Accidents

Mass transit accidents are some of the most complex accident cases a law firm can handle. State and federal regulations, and competing lawsuits filed by multiple victims, make selecting an aggressive and experienced law firm a vital first step in recovering damages following a Florida bus accident, train accident or other mass transit disaster.

Companies that offer mass transit options are heavily regulated and have an obligation to provide safe passage to paying customers. When careless or unprofessional drivers -- or poor safety standards or other negligence -- lead to an accident, commercial bus companies, train operators and other mass transit companies can and should be held responsible for the injuries caused by their actions.

For two decades, the Hollander Law Firm has successfully fought some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in Florida. With numerous jury trials and successful mediation and arbitration of complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, South Florida Injury Lawyer Gregg Hollander and the professional staff at the Hollander Law Firm understand what it takes to be successful in complex mass transit accident cases.

Each case is built using a team of professionals specifically assembled to fight for your rights and the compensation you deserve. Investigating and prosecuting a Florida mass transit claim requires substantial resources and legal skills and knowledge specific to such claims.

At the Hollander Law Firm, you will be treated with the individual care and dignity you deserve yet can rest assured that all necessary resources are being utilized to battle the large corporations and insurance companies standing in the way of justice for you and your family.

South Florida bus accident attorney

School bus accidents and accidents involving large chartered or commercial buses are often very serious accidents and should always be handled by an experienced South Florida bus accident lawyer.

Bus accidents typically involve multiple injuries or fatalities as well as municipal governments, in-state and out-of-state busing companies and state and federal regulations.

The Hollander Law Firm represents clients who have been injured in bus accidents throughout South Florida, including Fort Myers, Naples, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

Our team will thoroughly review the circumstances of the accident and consult with the medical professionals capable of providing a full diagnosis of your injuries, as well as the possibility of future medical complications. Bus accidents frequently involve complex causes, which require the thorough review of knowledgeable investigators. Causes of bus accidents may include an inexperienced or negligent driver or a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs; faulty or poorly maintained equipment; vehicle defects; poorly designed roadways or inoperable or missing signs or traffic control devices; or violation of state and federal regulations.

South Florida school bus accidents can be particularly devastating. Working parents rely upon buses to get their children to and from school safely. Yet budget cuts and lax hiring standards continue to contribute to serious accidents caused by poorly maintained buses and inexperienced operators.

Florida Train Accidents

Train accidents are almost always fatal and always require an aggressive law firm capable of handling complex litigation against large corporations, as well as a solid understanding of the state and federal laws that regulate the train industry.

When we talk about train accidents, you may be thinking of a train derailment or other catastrophic accident involving a train jumping the tracks or two trains colliding.

However, the vast majority of train accidents involve pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists who are struck by a train at a railroad crossing. In 2009, a total of 209 accidents involving trains were reported in Florida, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.

Each year, an average of 300 people are killed and nearly 1,000 are injured at railroad-crossing accidents, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Too often, a train accident is caused by a poorly marked or malfunctioning railroad crossing. Nationwide, crossing gates protect only about one-third of the 139,862 railroad crossings on public roads. Just 23,215 have flashing lights or other warning devices.

When a motorist is seriously injured or killed in a train accident at a malfunctioning or poorly marked railroad crossing, determining who is responsible can be a complex matter. At the Hollander Law Firm, we have the knowledge, experience and legal resources to fight for the compensation you deserve. By assembling a team of legal and medical professionals, investigators and hired experts, we will build a case against train operators, land owners, state and local governments and other parties who may be responsible for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a South Florida train accident or busing accident, contact the Hollander Law Firm today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights. There are no fees or costs unless you win.

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