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Car Accident

Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Statistics Reveal Common Palm Beach Train Crossing Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities

Train crossing accidents are more common than you might think. Due to the massive size and speed of a train, train accidents are usually quite serious—and sometimes lethal. There were a total of 9,570 train accidents in 2009, with more than 649 people killed and 6,686 people injured (Federal Railroad Administration).

There are many factors that must be considered in the wake of a serious Florida accident involving train crossings. If you or anyone you know has been injured due to a serious accident related to train crossings, it is important to contact an experienced Palm Beach train crossing accident attorney. They will help to protect your rights and sort through the sometimes confusing facts to find the best course of action.

There are also vehicle related train crossing accidents, which involves a crash between a train and a car, truck, or SUV. These can sometimes have an even higher rate of fatality: of the 222 incidents reported most recently, 193 involved a loss of life.

Common Injuries as a Result of Railroad Accidents Include:

  • Concussions/Head Injuries
  • Fractures
  • Internal and Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Concussions
  • Sprains

Don’t Face Serious Palm Beach Train Crossing Accidents Alone

Dealing with a Florida train crossing accident can have a devastating effect on finances and health. While on our website today, please take advantage our FREE book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book contains essential information for anyone in Palm Beach, Florida who has experienced a serious train crossing accident.

If you or anyone you know has experienced a serious train crossing accident, contact Fetterman & Associates at 1-866-865-1244 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach personal injury attorney.