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October 21, 2020
FELA Railroad Injuries

Safety Regulation Compliance Does Not Preclude Filing a FELA Claim

A railroad worker hurt on the job files a claim under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) to receive compensation...

October 20, 2020
FELA Railroad Injuries

FELA Claims as Distinct and Separate Assertions than Workers’ Compensation Cases

Railway workers injured on the job can seek compensation for any suffering by filing a claim under the Federal Employer’s...

September 21, 2020
FELA Railroad Injuries

ARLA Issues Statement on Racial and Economic Equality

The Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) is a trial lawyer group whose primary purpose is to improve the conditions...

September 20, 2020
Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

Frequently Asked Questions on Occupational Disability Annuities

Certain railroad employees are entitled to an occupational disability annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act. There are several questions surrounding...

September 17, 2020
FELA Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

The Use of “Safer Alternatives” in Proving Fault in Railway Safety Cases

Railroad workers that are injured on the job must file a claim under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA). Workers...

June 5, 2020
FRSA Railroad Injuries

Frost v. BNSF Railway Company – 9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Railway Employee

Frost v. BNSF Railway Co. was decided last year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court essentially held...

April 28, 2020
Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

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...

April 14, 2020
COVID-19 Railroad Injuries

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...

March 22, 2020
FRSA OSHA Railroad Injuries retaliation

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...

March 12, 2020
firing FRSA Legal Articles Personal Injury Railroad Injuries retaliation termination

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...