You work on the railroad. You recently saw a safety hazard and tried to report it to one of your supervisors, but they were not receptive and told you to ignore it. Figuring it was important for public safety, you went over their head and lodged a report. Several...
Does the government take over once you file a qui tam claim?
Working for the railroads can be a great career. You have excellent job stability because there is consistent demand for railway transportation. You can potentially command an excellent wage, especially if you provide skilled services to your employer. Unfortunately,...
FELA also covers repetitive stress injuries
Workplace injuries do not always occur in an instant. Some may take months or years to manifest. As a railway worker, any heavy lifting or repetitive movements can be a source of such injuries. The thing with repetitive injuries is that you may not notice them until...
What makes a FELA claim different from a workers’ comp. claim?
Accidents that result in amputations are among the most horrific, and for railroad workers, this is a work hazard that is part of daily life. You can easily lose a limb if a locomotive accidentally runs over you. If you are a victim of such an accident, you may...