Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
Last year, in 2021, fatal injuries involving railroads hit the highest level that has been seen since 2007. There were a total of 893 deaths. That is more than the 744 fatalities from 2020 by about 20%. It’s a notable increase and raises serious concerns about this...
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...
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...
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...
People who work around trains, railroad tracks and rail yards are subject to numerous risks. This time of year, an added risk is heat-related illnesses. Being out in the hot sun for hours can be dangerous on its own. However, if you’re doing highly physical labor, you...
Those who work in the railroad industry know that they do a relatively dangerous job. They work around heavy machinery, and trains are notoriously difficult to stop quickly. When things go wrong, workers can be severely injured. People who are considering these...
Many workers are kept safe by the personal protection equipment, or PPE, that their employers give them. For instance, construction workers are often required to have hard hats in case they're struck by items falling from above. As a railroad worker, you know that you...
As a railroad worker, you may notice safety or security violations at your place of work and bring them to the attention of your employer or the government. When this happens, and you begin to face adverse action at the workplace, it could amount to retaliation....
Tunnel workers have a very important job, but they can easily get hurt. Workers have to work in sometimes-unstable areas, which means that roof falls or cave-ins could quickly lead to trouble. Most of the time, construction companies and individuals working on these...
Railroad workers face numerous occupational hazards on a daily basis, which makes their occupation one of the most dangerous. The chances of something going wrong are always high despite the safety measures present in the workplace. Some common injuries railroad...
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