Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
There are a number of specific government regulations that work to protect whistleblowing workers in New York and Connecticut from retaliation, especially in industries like airlines, subways, trucking, financial or environmental management. For example, for people...
The Long Island Rail Road is facing calls from community activists to cut ties with its freight rail operator after laborers filed a lawsuit alleging they were subjected to illegal and dangerous working conditions. The lawsuit, filed against New York & Atlantic...
Railroads operating passenger trains or transporting hazardous cargo in Connecticut have until the end of 2018 to complete installations of Positive Train Control. This crash-prevention technology automatically applies brakes to avoid high-speed derailments or...
New York and Atlantic Railway (NYAR) has been under scrutiny before for putting both their workers and commuters on the rails at risk, and it looks like there is a reason for concern once again.NYAR had a lawsuit filed against it in February for numerous safety...
Residents of Connecticut who take the train regularly may know about the crash on Feb. 4 between an Amtrak train and a CSX train that took place in South Carolina. Another accident took place on June 10, 2017, when a Long Island Rail Road train struck and killed a...
In August 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a proposal that would have made it a rule for all train operators to undergo sleep apnea testing. Most people in Connecticut, as elsewhere in the U.S., are probably aware that railway accidents have been...
Are you a CSX railroad worker concerned about injuries and safety hazards? You are right to be alarmed. Here is an article confirming that CSX employee injuries have jumped nearly 40% over the past five years:...
Do you work on a big transportation construction project? Ever wonder what to do about the misuse of federal dollars? Be aware that in order to receive federal monies for transportation infrastructure projects, a construction company or a railroad must certify strict...
Railroad employers in New York and around the country have had to abide by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) since its passage in 1908. Those who are hurt on the job have the option of suing their employer in either state or federal court. Workers are also...
If a railroad worker wants to hold their employer liable under FELA regulations for a workplace injury or violation, they must prove that the injury resulted from a federal workplace safety violation.OSHA safety standards and regulations are in place to protect...
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