In 1908, the United States Congress enacted the Federal Employers Liability Act. The goal was to lessen the atrocious number of fatalities and injuries that were taking place within the railroad industry. FELA was intended to protect railway employees, force rail companies to implement safety measures to protect their workers, and compensate workers who were injured on the job. Railroad […]
What Types of Injuries Does FELA Cover?
What is the FELA Claims Process?
Railroad work is important, but it is also extremely dangerous. Based on your specific job and the responsibilities that come with it, you could face potentially severe injuries, from serious lacerations to broken bones, every day you work. How do I file a FELA claim? It is essential to understand that if you are injured during the course and scope […]
Rick Shapiro Selected as a 2023 President’s Award Winner by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
The personal injury law firm of Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is proud to announce that Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro has been selected as a recipient of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) 2023 President’s Award. Although many nominations were submitted from across the country, Rick was just one of eight attorneys chosen by the prestigious National Board which certifies […]