Discussion Floridas "Death" Train; Could A Method With a Payout At The End?

[RimeOfTheAncient]

There are some interesting arguments about Florida's so-called "death train." While I'd guess a small number of the deaths were accidental, I'd be willing to bet that the vast majority of the 180+ deaths were people attempting suicide. It's absolutely wild that people are blaming it on things like there not being enough walkways or safety features.
The problem isn't, and never has been, the train, but rather why people feel the need to let themselves be torn apart by it. Society (especially in a red state like Florida) just doesn't want to think about that.
I'd be very interested to see the footage investigators review when determining if a death was suicide or not. From one of the articles, it's my understanding that they mostly look at whether people "flinch or back away" to decide if it was suicide. By that logic, if I were suicidal, went to the tracks, stood in front of the train, and then at the last moment my survival instinct kicked in and I tried to move it would be labeled accidental instead of suicide.
Anyway, this could be a method for those living in the area, especially since an article said some of the lawsuits were settled out of court. Maybe if it looked convincing enough that it was an accident or the train's fault, a family might receive a payout.

Also interesting to read the Reddit post about it. Note that the subreddit is anti car, so it's inherently political, but they still raise a few good points.

Anyone have any thoughts or insights on this?

Killer Train: Brightline death toll surpasses 180, but safeguards are still lacking

Brightline trains have killed 182 people, significantly more than publicly known, an investigation by WLRN and the Miami Herald has found.

www.wlrn.org

A ‘Death Train’ Is Haunting South Florida

The Brightline has been hailed as the future of high-speed rail in the United States, but it has one big, unignorable problem.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[unluckysadness]

One day, governments will forbid trains, knives, cars, bridges, ropes, cigarettes, alcohol and all the things that kill...

 

[itsgone2]

I suppose if you were considering it, the high speed train is what you would use. I've read stories on here of people getting nervous on the tracks and stepping away, maybe it's easier to stand in when moving so quick

 

[RimeOfTheAncient]

One day, governments will forbid trains, knives, cars, bridges, ropes, cigarettes, alcohol and all the things that kill...

Like the government does not kill more then anyone. Jokes aside I don't think they will ever ban things that make them money via taxs. Things like cars and trains help the economy, therefor they are "Safe" in terms of being banned. The gun makers and lobby and the money the government gets off them is a big reason that you can still get them in the U.S

 

[RimeOfTheAncient]

I suppose if you were considering it, the high speed train is what you would use. I've read stories on here of people getting nervous on the tracks and stepping away, maybe it's easier to stand in when moving so quick

Ya something that fast would make it better I would think. I wonder if you could go to the tracks and padlock your leg to the track or something, to keep your SI from kicking in at the last moment.

 

[NormallyNeurotic]

I sort of agree, but as somone who knows a lot about Florida, some Floridians genuinely almost get themselves killed even with all the safety features in the world... then try to sue afterwards. This many people dying on accident if the issues with safety features are to be believed is completely plausible to me.

 

[LackOfDetermination]

I sort of agree, but as somone who knows a lot about Florida, some Floridians genuinely almost get themselves killed even with all the safety features in the world... then try to sue afterwards. This many people dying on accident if the issues with safety features are to be believed is completely plausible to me.

Fr, these mfs shouldn't even be allowed to own a car with how dumb they are. Turning signals, right a ways, speed limits, no passing zones... all are considered optional even when right in front of a cop