Back injuries are one of the most frequent injuries sustained by railway workers. Your back consists of a mass of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make it possible for you to lift heavy objects and bend over. Back injuries, such as strains, sprains, fractures, and herniated discs, can be caused by stretching, lifting, and over-extending your spine. While they […]
Railroad Workers and Back Injuries
Defenses Commonly Used in FELA Liability Cases
Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, a railroad must provide its workers a reasonably safe place to work. That duty includes supplying safe tools, machinery, and equipment, and following recognized safety protocols and safe work methods. That is the law. In practice, railroads often fall short, and when an injured worker files a claim, the carrier reaches for the same […]
What is the FELA Claims Process?
Railroad work is vital, and it is also among the most dangerous jobs in the country. Depending on your specific role and responsibilities, you may face the risk of serious injury, from deep lacerations to broken bones, on any given day. When that happens, the path to compensation isn’t the one most workers know. A FELA attorney can guide you […]
Which Railroad Jobs Are the Most Dangerous?
Anyone can be hurt on the railroad at any time. Whether you work as a track worker, a trainman, a clerk, or a shop worker, railroads are dangerous places, and injuries are common. In almost any other industry, a hurt worker turns to a state workers’ compensation program that covers medical bills and part of their lost income. Railroad workers […]
The Hidden Hazards of Toxic Exposure on Railway Workers
Since the 1930s, major railroad companies across the United States have periodically come under scrutiny for the toxic hazards found in and around storage facilities, rail yards, and the other buildings railroads rely on. The problem is that railroad workers are often unaware of the diseases and dangers they face while doing their jobs. A hazard that causes no immediate […]