Work on the railways is very unique and so is the law around railroad worker employment. Typically, railroad workers are considered federal employees. There are various reasons for this, with one being that railroad workers tend to regularly work across state...
Railroad crossings are one of the most dangerous points on the whole rail system. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration reports that 1,279 people have died in the 10,525 railroad crossing incidents during the past five years. Drivers...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
If you see something dishonest going on at work, it can leave you feeling uneasy. You know it is not correct, and you want to report it, but you are afraid of what might happen if you do. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that it recovered over $3 billion under...
The False Claims Act gives the federal government the authority to take action against those who bill the government inappropriately. There are thousands of businesses in medicine and railway infrastructure that routinely bill the government for services rendered, so...
Railroad workers are faced with the key tasks of both operating and maintaining rail networks so that passengers stay safe when traveling. In turn, workers also have a right to remain free from preventable injuries. There are numerous potential hazards that come from...
If you are hurt in a railroad accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages. However, like with many legal processes, you must prove that the railroad company breached a legal duty of care they owed to you and that it is this breach that was the...
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