It takes courage for railroad employees to act as whistleblowers. Although the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) protects railroad employees from unlawful whistleblower retaliation, they still generally need to protect themselves. Here are some of the things railway...
What to do as a victim of Railroad Worker Injuries (FELA)
If you are a railroad worker who has been injured on the job, it is natural to feel uncertain about what comes next. The physical pain can be overwhelming, and the confusion about your rights only adds to the stress. The Federal Employers Liability Act, known as FELA,...
Traveling to a worksite can be dangerous for railroad workers
Railroads stretch across the United States, facilitating the transportation of goods and passengers. Although road travel has replaced railroads as the most common means of travel, trains and the railways they utilize are still crucial to domestic transportation....
Could reporting railroad safety concerns endanger a worker’s job?
Transportation incidents are among the top causes of catastrophic injuries and premature mortality in the United States. A significant percentage of transportation incidents involve passenger vehicles on public roads. However, railway incidents occur more frequently...

