The Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA) was originally designed to offer legal protection for railroad workers who have sustained injuries while at work. It is also meant to provide a guideline for safety standards in the railroad industry. FELA, like workers’...
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How common are train derailments?
As a railroad worker, you may be tasked with helping to make sure that cargo reaches its destination, or perhaps you help passengers as they travel. In either case, you have to think about your safety as well as your job performance. One of the scariest prospects for...
How the government compensates you for a railroad qui tam claim
The federal government plays a big role in the maintenance of the United States railway infrastructure. Companies that own and manage different sections of rail can bill the government for their investments. Generally speaking, businesses operating and managing...