Archive for Railroad Injuries

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...

January 20, 2021
Legal Tips Railroad Injuries

The Use of Surveillance Video in Railroad Injury Cases

Unfortunately, railroad carriers take certain actions after a railroad accident in the attempt to decrease the value of an injured...

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...

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