Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
When it comes to federal dollars allocated to the different sectors of the transportation industry, in comparison with the auto and airline industries, the passenger rail system has seemed like it always gets the least amount of attention. But last month Amtrak got a...
Railroad injuries can happen under a variety of circumstances. When people work with large vehicles, like trains, and heavy items in transport, injuries are possible and sometimes likely. When a worker gets hurt on the railroad, they may have the opportunity to seek...
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) protects and compensates railroad workers injured on the job. Before its enactment in 1908, there was little to no remedy for railroad workers injured in the line of duty. However, that is no longer the case, and if you...
Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad workers who have been injured on duty, or who have developed a disease due to working conditions, are protected. What about retired workers? If a railway worker suffers an injury and then retires before...
Railroad work is one of the most physically taxing and dangerous occupations. Each year, thousands of workers sustain injuries or lose their lives in railroad accidents. If you're a railway worker who has suffered an injury in a train collision, derailment or any...
Railroad workers often have difficult conditions to battle while they do their job duties. In some cases, these conditions may lead to injuries. When a railroad worker suffers an injury, they must ensure that they take the proper steps. Everything that you do after...
Working on a railroad is a dangerous job during which a person might encounter a variety of dangerous circumstances. When an injury occurs, the railroad worker should ensure they get the medical care they need. Unlike workers in other industries, those who are injured...
As someone helping to maintain or expand railway infrastructure, your job is safety-critical. You probably invest a lot of care in your daily habits to make sure that you don't do anything that would compromise the quality of your work or the safety of other people....
Railroad workers face many risks on the job. One danger that some people might not think of is burns. There are many situations that can lead to the railroad worker suffering a burn. While not all of these situations can be avoided, it’s imperative that railway...
Rail employees already know that working in the railroad industry is hazardous. It can lead to an array of physical injuries. You may also understand that these jobs pose a risk of suffering an occupational illness that may also be covered under the Federal Employers...
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