Locomotive engines are loud due to the nature of these big machines. This puts the conductors and drivers at risk of occupational noise exposure. In order to minimize the risk of these workers suffering hearing loss, the Federal Railroad Administration has set...
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What are false claims against the government?
The False Claims Act takes the “carrot-and-stick” approach to fraud and waste that affects government funds. It’s also hugely successful. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act essentially reward whistleblowers who report such abuses with a percentage of the...
Hurt working on the railroad? Here’s how a claim works
When you were working near the tracks, you didn’t expect any kind of injury. The day was nice, and your team knew you were performing maintenance. You actually ended up getting hurt as you walked back to your office. You were caught on a piece of metal, which ended up...