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Getting hurt on the railroad can leave you unsure of what to do next. What you do – or don’t do – can affect your ability to recover and pursue a claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). Below are five common mistakes that can put your claim at risk....
You’ve spent years working the rails, putting in long, physical shifts to keep trains moving. Now your joints ache, your back feels tight and even simple movements leave you sore. That pain didn't come out of nowhere. It builds up over time, and it may be more than...
Getting hurt on the railroad isn’t just traumatic; it can threaten your health, job and future. A railroad injury requires action, and you have legal rights to protect. Congress created the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) to protect injured railroad workers...
Work in the railroad industry can often lead to serious injuries. In this blog, we will focus on the effects of repetitive exposure to elevated levels of noise, physical trauma and harmful chemicals, also known as occupational diseases. Hearing loss Prolonged exposure...
After an accident or injury, railroad workers filing a FELA claim often wonder what can prove negligence. Understanding this is crucial because the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) protects and compensates injured railroad workers who can demonstrate that their...
Railroad engineers and conductors must be certified under federal regulations to meet specific vision, hearing, and acuity standards. This certification is vital for the safe operation of trains. However, the certification path can sometimes face obstacles if a...
Whistleblower protections are essential for safeguarding employees who report illegal or unethical activities within their organizations. These protections ensure that employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation, such as termination, demotion, or other...
Railroad work is a physically challenging profession that puts workers at risk of developing a repetitive trauma injury (RTI). An RTI occurs when a worker encounters repeated stressors, such as vibrations, impacts or strains, causing damage to their muscles, joints...
The Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) is an important law in the United States that helps protect the safety and rights of railroad workers. Its' aim is to ensure that the railroads are safe places to work and that workers can report safety problems without fear of...
Railroad workers often choose not to report injuries because they fear retaliation. This fear stems from a culture that values low injury statistics over worker safety. Managers and supervisors, pressured to keep these numbers low, sometimes resort to unethical...