Railroad workers can get hurt on the job for many different reasons. Most commonly, an unsafe work condition can lead to an injury or a piece of equipment could malfunction or fail, leading to a worker getting seriously hurt. There are innumerable job risks for those...
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Train derailments lead to renewed calls for railway safety
Railroads are no longer part of the cultural mainstream in the United States in the ways they were a few decades ago. Much travel and cargo transportation now involves planes or commercial trucks on surface roads rather than railway travel. However, thousands of...
Explaining the difference between FELA and workers’ compensation
Those hurt on the job reasonably expect their employer to take care of them financially while they recover. Work injuries can quickly incur medical expenses and in many cases, workers will be unable to work at least temporarily following the injury. In many...
United States Supreme Court strikes a blow to railroad workers
On April 28, 2022, a deadlocked U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Seventh Circuit ruling, issued in June 2020, against former railroad worker Bradley LeDure in his FELA case against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad. The Court heard the case with only 8 Justices as...
Why it’s essential that injured railroad workers complete an accident report
If you are a railroad employee who recently suffered an injury while on duty, there is much on your mind. Between seeking immediate medical treatment, dealing with your physical pain and suffering, worrying about how to support your family while you are unable to...