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Union Pacific Cuts Executive Salaries in Wake of Coronavirus
Union Pacific announced Monday that it will be cutting salaries and forcing workers to take unpaid leave due to the […]
Railroad Workers Get/Ask for Relief Due to COVID-19
First the good news. Railroad workers are starting to see some much-needed relief as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The […]
Protection for Railroad Workers Needing Sick Days
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across our nation and impact countless individuals, we want to make sure […]
BNSF Management Practices Encourage the Suppression of Workplace Injuries
A recent lawsuit tried in federal court has exposed a flawed culture within Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway. Testimony […]
FELA Claims in Railroad Worker Injury Cases
The most important thing an injured railroad worker should do in a work-related injury is to seek immediate medical attention. […]
Secretary’s Findings – FRSA
U.S. Department of Labor HIC <June 11, 2019> Dear Ms. Poulson, This is to advise you we have completed our investigation […]
The Dangers on the Railroad: Double Fatality on the UPRR
As much as we would like to be able to say that the Railroad is a safe place to work, […]
Rossi Vucinovich Hires Trial Lawyer Coby Cohen
Rossi Vucinovich is pleased to announce that Coby Cohen, a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience, has joined […]
BSNF Forced to Pay $1.8 Million Whistleblower Judgment
After a three-year court battle, including an appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, BNSF has finally paid the […]
What has the FELA done for you?
The Federal Employers Liability Act or FELA is the best worker safety law in the country! The FELA is a […]
Wabtec-GE deal could put autonomous train technology on fast track
Author: Daniel Moore, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wabtec Corp. executives were in the midst of poring over data on financial records, customer base […]
JANUS V. AFSCME DECISION DAY TOOLKIT
America needs unions: Workers are more resolved than ever to stick together We are asking our friends to do three […]
Social Media: How Your Posts and Pics Can Kill a Claim
Yes, the railroads can obtain court orders to force you to turn over your social media website postings and photos […]
Cellphones: How The Railroad Can Grab Your Texts and Calls After an Injury
Nearly every single one of us uses a cell phone and carries it with them 24/7. When and if you […]
Rossi Vucinovich Client Wins Appeal Against Railroad
In a smashing success for Mike Elliott, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals resignedly affirmed the large jury verdict award […]
Videos: As Seen in The News
Our attorneys are some of the most respected and nationally recognized litigators for railroad related injury cases. You may have seen our president, James K. Vucinovich on local or national news programs offering commentary on railroad accidents and related issues. Please click on an image below to view a video.
Caption: 2018 - Michael McClure files a federal whistleblower complaint against Amtrak
Caption: 2019 - Attorney James Vucinovich discusses the Amtrak 501 crash
Client Testimonials
Jim and his staff treated us like family. They answered any questions we had and we're always keeping us up to date on everything happening. Jim was not only my attorney but became a good friend when I needed him. Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.
-Josh N
James knows his opponent's well and will help you prepare your case to your best advantage. James is respected by his peers and has a keen understanding of law. No matter how hard the case James will do his best to get you fair compensation!
-John
Jim and the entire team at Rossi Vucinovich were great and very helpful through the whole process start to finish. I received a very fair settlement from my employer. I could not have done this without Jim, very professional, thank you, Jim!!
-Mitch
Rossi Vucinovich did a great job representing my interests in Federal District Court Tacoma. Their thorough preparation, trial strategy, and superb courtroom skills resulted in a jury award of $1.25 Million – one of the largest whistleblower awards on record.
-Mike Elliott (Railroad Whistleblower)
Jim was my lawyer. I had very positive results in my case! And the team is great to work with as well! They kept me informed the whole time. Never wondering anything. I Highly recommend these professionals!
-Mark Mitchell Jr
Mr. Vucinovich and his Team are awesome! We always felt that our personal care and health were most important during this long ordeal. Mr. Vucinovich's Team, which included in-house members as well as Industry Specialists were always available to explain complicated health or legal issues in simple terms. On multiple occasions, we experienced positive results.
-Susie
“Benjamin Nivison”…what an attorney! You can’t go wrong. I was fortunate to find Attorney Nivison on the Avvo website and he immediately provided incomparable legal assistance to me with regards to my personal injury claim. He most definitely has my unsolicited praise! During my dealings with Attorney Benjamin Nivison, he implemented a great strategy for strengthen the financial outcome of my claim.
-Deirdre D Parker
I have known Mr. Cohen for almost twenty years. Mr. Cohen is an excellent litigator and is highly ethical. His years of trial experience make him a great choice for any client looking for a skilled trial lawyer.
-Michael Reiter (Fellow attorney in the community)
As an experienced trial lawyer, Coby Cohen knows what to focus on during the pretrial stage of litigation. With trial preparation in mind, he also avoids getting bogged down on expensive and unproductive endeavors. He is always mindful of the value his work provides to his clients. And when the matter needs to be tried, Coby is a fearless and compelling court room advocate.
-Thomas Breen