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Railroad employees often work in environments where an injury can happen without anyone else seeing exactly what occurred. You might be working alone, separated from the rest of your crew, climbing equipment, walking through a yard, or performing a task when an...
Railroad workers may encounter hazardous substances throughout their careers. Diesel exhaust, asbestos, silica dust, solvents, degreasers, fuels and other chemicals can create serious health risks, particularly when exposure occurs repeatedly over many years. Unlike...
Many railroad workers are exposed to loud machinery, train horns, engines, grinders, impact tools, and other high-noise environments every day. Over time, that constant exposure can lead to permanent hearing damage. If your hearing loss is related to your work on the...
After a railroad injury, many workers worry that returning to work could hurt their legal claim. Others feel pressure to return as quickly as possible because of financial concerns or a desire to get back to their normal routine. The good news is that returning to...
After a railroad injury, you may be contacted by claim representatives, investigators, or other railroad officials who want to discuss the accident. While these conversations may seem routine, injured railroad workers should proceed with caution. Under the Federal...
Railroad workers who suffer injuries on the job often have rights under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). Unlike traditional workers' compensation claims, a FELA claim allows injured railroad employees to seek compensation when their employer's negligence...
If you’ve been injured while working on the railroad, you may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Unlike traditional workers’ compensation, a FELA lawsuit allows injured railroad workers to recover a broader range of...
Railroad work is physically demanding—and not all injuries happen in a single accident. Many workers develop pain and long-term conditions over time from repeated motion, strain, and unsafe working conditions. If you’re dealing with ongoing pain from your job, you may...
Railroad workers face unique dangers on the job, and when injuries occur, they may have the right to pursue compensation through the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Unlike standard workers’ compensation claims, a FELA lawsuit requires the injured worker to...
When a railroad worker is injured on the job, proving what really happened can be one of the biggest challenges. Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), injured employees must show that employer negligence played a role in their injury. This is where...