Archive for FELA

January 31, 2024
FELA Railroad Injuries

The Vital Role of Attorneys in FELA Claims

The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) stands as a crucial piece of legislation that safeguards the rights of railroad workers...

December 29, 2023
FELA Railroad Injuries

Can a Railroad Company Communicate with an Injured Worker’s Doctor?

Generally, not without the worker’s consent. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...

November 10, 2023
FELA Railroad Injuries

Navigating Damages for Injured Railroad Workers – Understanding Legal Recourse and Compensation Options

Railroad workers face inherent risks and dangers in their line of work, making them vulnerable to various accidents and injuries....

August 2, 2022
FELA Legal Tips Railroad Injuries

Can Your Social Media Ruin Your Railroad Injury Claim?

Unfortunately, yes. If you were injured in a railroad incident, you probably know that you may have a right to...

January 28, 2022
Amtrak FELA Railroad Injuries

Justice for Woman Injured in 2017 Amtrak Train Wreck

James Vucinovich and Coby Cohen, of the Seattle firm of Rossi Vucinovich, achieved a jury verdict in November on behalf...

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 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...

February 18, 2020
FELA Railroad Injuries

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....

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