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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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“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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“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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