Archive for Personal Injury

October 27, 2023
Legal Tips Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

Guidelines for When Asked to Complete a Railway Accident Report

We recently reported on the immediate steps a railway worker should take if injured at work. But questions also arise...

March 29, 2023
Insurance Personal Injury

Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA)

As an insured, you rely on your insurance company to provide coverage when you need it most. However, when your...

December 13, 2021
Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

Rossi Vucinovich Wins $6.875 Million Jury Award for Woman Injured in 2017 Amtrak Train Wreck

James Vucinovich and Coby Cohen, experienced trial lawyers of the Seattle firm of Rossi Vucinovich, achieved a nearly $7 million...

June 16, 2021
Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

NTSB Declares Commitment to Improving Rail Worker Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) added rail worker safety to its Top-10 list of “Most Wanted Safety Improvements.” The...

March 27, 2021
Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

Can a Railroad Use an Injured Worker’s Digital Information in Court?

In a lawsuit between an injured worker and a railroad carrier, both sides can use the tools of a process...

March 25, 2021
Personal Injury Railroad Injuries

Can a Railroad Employer Use an Injured Workers Social Media in Court?

Railroad carriers can try to decrease the value of an injured worker’s personal injury claim in several ways. One of...

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...

March 12, 2020
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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...

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...

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