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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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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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