Lawsuits are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, if you are hurt while working for a railroad company, you need to pursue compensation for the resulting damages. This is where the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) comes in. This federal law was enacted to...
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What if you “blow the whistle” and there’s no problem?
One of the things that some people who consider themselves whistleblowers worry about is that they may make a claim that doesn’t turn out to be true. They worry that their perception about what is happening may not be as accurate as they think and that their employers...
4 ways injured rail workers can strengthen their FELA claims
The railroad industry is invaluable to American commerce, but the work puts its labor force at risk of suffering severe injuries. Below are five potentially disabling railroad injuries that plague railroad employees. Burns Amputations Head trauma Spine damage...