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Brightline train accident: 2 years to sue
Injured on Brightline? You do not need to file a notice of claim, but the lawsuit must be filed within 2 years.
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What day did it happen?
Pick the day it happened to get the Brightline deadline for your claim.
Is a notice of claim needed for Brightline?
Because Brightline is a private railroad, government notice rules don't apply. The ticket terms instead want the dispute put in writing first; injury claims go to private arbitration, not court.
Florida gives you 2 years after an accident to bring a negligence claim. That time limit is set by Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a).
Filing a claim with Brightline
Under Brightline's terms, you first send a written notice of the dispute through its online support form, putting "Legal Dispute" as the subject line. Use this address for arbitration notice: Brightline Trains Florida LLC, Attn: Chief Legal Officer, Suite 200, 350 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. Official page.