Archive for Railroad Injuries

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...

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....

June 13, 2019
FELA OSHA Railroad Injuries

Secretary’s Findings – FRSA

U.S. Department of Labor HIC <June 11, 2019> Dear Ms. Poulson, This is to advise you we have completed our investigation...

October 16, 2018
Legal Tips Railroad Injuries UPRR

The Dangers on the Railroad: Double Fatality on the UPRR

As much as we would like to be able to say that the Railroad is a safe place to work,...

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