Train engines, freight cars, grueling conditions, dangerous obstacles, and heavy machinery create substantial dangers for those who earn a living on railroads. Railroad employees are, fortunately, protected by an important federal statute, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. If you are a railroad worker who was injured on the job, you need to work with an experienced Norfolk FELA lawyer who […]

If you sustained an injury as a railroad worker, documenting every single detail of the incident is essential for building a strong case. Whether the injury was the result of long-term exposure to harmful chemicals, hazardous working environments, or a serious accident, the way you choose to document the claim will play a significant part in the outcome. Appropriate documentation […]

Our Virginia-based FELA law firm has collected an extensive archive of documents showing that leaders in the railroad industry possessed significant knowledge about the dangers of asbestos as early as the 1920s. Doctors who were employed and consulted by rail corporations openly discussed the link between occupational exposures to asbestos and deadly diseases during annual conferences. Written recommendations to spray […]

Since the early 1800s, the railroad industry has been a critical part of our country’s development and growth, making coast-to-coast transportation of people, goods, and supplies possible. While railroads are vital to both travel and commerce, their substantial size and speed pose considerable risks to employees. Additionally, railway employees are frequently exposed to hazardous working conditions, including toxic chemicals and […]

Virginia has rich history in railroading and it is historically an area where there are also many railroad injury lawyers. Norfolk & Western Railway Company, now Norfolk Southern, has been based in Norfolk, Virginia for many years and our law office is a mere 20 minutes away. Also, CSX Transportation, which was previously Atlantic Coastline, and Seaboard and also merged […]