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The Role of Expert Witnesses in FELA Cases
Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), expert witnesses help navigate the legal challenges of…
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Common Themes of Railroad Negligence in FELA Claims
As discussed in previous issues, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) protects railroad workers by…
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Winter Safety Tips: Stay Safe in the Cold
The railroads hardly ever close due to severe winter weather. When a winter storm hits…
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Statute of Limitations (Don’t Miss Your Chance to File)
Did you know that every legal claim has an expiration date? There is a time…
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Whistleblower Protection for Railroad Workers
For those who keep the trains running, from engineers to maintenance crews, speaking up about…
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Injured on the Railroad? Follow These Steps.
Railroad injuries are often preventable, and with the right approach, you can effectively navigate the…
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How Preservation of Evidence Prevents Injustice
The rights of injured railroad workers are governed by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”),…
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ProPublica Articles Highlighting Rail Industry Safety Abuses and Coverups Feature Two Schlichter Bogard Clients
In recent investigative reports by ProPublica, the rail industry’s safety practices and cover-ups have been brought…
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Empowering Railroad Workers: The Importance of Documented Safety Reporting
In previous editions of this newsletter, we discussed the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), the…
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The Debate Over Requiring Two-Person Train Crews
The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this year shines a new light on…
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The Pitfalls of Posting: How Social Media Can Be Used Against You in Court
Electronic communication has become the main way that we connect with our family, friends, and…
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Train Derailments: What You Need to Know About This Significant Safety Hazard
A derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in early February 2023 made national headlines – a…
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Schlichter Bogard Obtains Settlement that Highlights Importance of Creative and Diligent Advocacy
Schlichter Bogard & Denton is pleased to announce that we have obtained a substantial settlement…
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Railroad Safety Regulations Protect You – When Violated, Railroads Can Be Held Strictly Responsible For Harm
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) protects railroad workers by holding employers responsible for injuries…
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Understanding the FRA’s Whistleblower Protections in Three Scenarios
In prior issues of our Railroad Injury Newsletter, we discussed the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) and…
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And I’m FELA-ing (Mentally) Good
Physical injuries, like broken bones and herniated discs, likely first come to mind when you…
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Snow (and Railroad Worker) Falls: Safety Hazards and the Importance of Railroads Creating a Winter Action Plan under the FELA
Unlike many other industries, railroads rarely shut down during winter weather. Even in the harshest…
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Firm Update: Schlichter Bogard Obtains Record $12 Million Trial Verdict for Injured Railroad Worker
We are pleased to report that our firm has obtained a $12 million verdict on…
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What Next? Your Game Plan After Being Injured On the Job
As discussed in past volumes of this newsletter, if you are injured while working as…
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Precision Railroading: What it is and How it May Affect You
Several railroads across the country have implemented a new service model called “Precision Scheduled Railroading,”…
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Meet Matt Strauser
Meet the newest member of our Railroad Injury team: Matt Strauser. Matt joins Schlichter Bogard…
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The Railway Labor Act and Railroad Workers’ Right to Strike
In January 2022, the BLET and SMART-TD, which represent nearly 17,000 railroad workers, began organizing…
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Railroad Attendance Policies – What Are Your Rights?
It is hard to imagine a more significant development in day-to-day operations for railroad workers…
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U.S. Supreme Court Update: FELA Case Involving Locomotive Safety Is Decided (Sort Of)
On April 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of LeDure…
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“A Jury of Your Peers?” – The Pros and Cons of Jury Trials
In our previous newsletter (Volume I, Issue IV) we provided you with a quick and…
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What Laws Protect Railroad Workers?
Many railroaders who suffer on-duty injuries or are the subject of unfair retaliation may be…
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Why It Matters to You Whether Your Locomotive is “In Use” When You Suffer an On-Duty Injury
Imagine that a freight train travels on the mainline from Point A to Point B…
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The Steps Involved in Handling FELA Claims/What to Expect
If you have been injured, and have us represent you, the process from that point…
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“Don’t Touch that General Release!” – The Risk in Settling Too Soon
Picture this. You fell and hit your head while working for the Railroad, an incident…
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“A Company Lawyer in Disguise” – What to Expect When Speaking to a Railroad Claim Agent
After a railroad worker becomes injured while on the job, the next step is often…
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Has Your Railroad Employer Impermissibly Punished or Retaliated Against You?
What To Do If You Think You May Be a Whistleblower In the first issue…
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What qualifies as a hazardous safety condition under the Federal Rail Safety Act (“FRSA”)?
Beer with Fish and Chips, and a Side of Hazardous Safety Conditions A. The Beer…
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Eight Safety Features Required Under the Railroad Safety Appliance Act
This 121-year-old act is keeping railroad workers safe. Do you know the eight safety features…
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If a contractor caused my injuries, am I protected under the FELA?
In our last newsletter, we discussed how the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“the FELA”) protects…
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Do I have to be clocked in for the FELA to apply?
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) (45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60) requires the railroad to provide…
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What is a Statute of Limitations?
If you are injured while working for the railroad, you have a limited amount of…
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What Role Does Negligence Play in FELA Claims?
Some railroad workers, medical and billing professionals, and even some attorneys think that any employee…
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What is the Federal Rail Safety Act (“FRSA”)?
It is common for workers to fear retaliation from their employer when they report work-related…
Read More Schlichter Bogard Was Again Named a U.S. News National Tier 1 Railroad Law Firm In 2021
Schlichter Bogard & Denton was again named a U.S. News National Tier 1 Railroad Law…
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