Archive for Legal Articles

May 30, 2022
FRA FRSA Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Government Study Finds Safety Issues with America’s Railroads

A recent study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that there are real safety concerns with the nation’s...

December 1, 2021
Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Congress Passes the Largest Infrastructure Bill Ever, Rail Safety Emerges as a Winner

Congress recently passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, also referred to as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation represents...

June 7, 2021
COVID-19 Legal Articles

Can a Railroad Worker Deny an Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccination Request?

Many Governor’s across the U.S. are informing employer’s that they can request their employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a...

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...

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...

September 27, 2018
Legal Articles

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...

July 24, 2018
Legal Articles Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

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...

July 15, 2018
Amtrak Legal Articles

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...

June 27, 2018
Legal Articles

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...

June 26, 2018
FELA Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

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...

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