Train Accident Litigation in Florida
This page covers train accident litigation as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what train accident litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern train accident litigation in Florida
Florida state law
- Title XLV - TORTS > Chapter 768 - NEGLIGENCE > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONSFL 768 § 768.28
Cited in 207 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVII - INSURANCE > Chapter 627 - INSURANCE RATES AND CONTRACTS > Part XI - MOTOR VEHICLE AND CASUALTYINSURANCE CONTRACTSFL 627 § 627.736
Cited in 112 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVII - INSURANCE > Chapter 627 - INSURANCE RATES AND CONTRACTS > Part I - RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONSFL 627 § 627.351
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXI - LABOR > Chapter 440 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONFL 440 § 440.45
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIX - PUBLIC HEALTH > Chapter 395 - HOSPITAL LICENSING AND REGULATION > Part I - HOSPITALS AND OTHERLICENSED FACILITIESFL 395 § 395.0197
Federal law
- Title 45 — Railroads
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for train accident litigation in Florida.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.