The Federal Employers Liability Act protects the rights of railroad workers who suffer injuries while on the job. However, there are various reasons why FELA claims may face denials, leaving injured workers facing uncertainty. 1. Insufficient evidence Without...
Railroad Worker Injury
Protecting yourself when you work in a railyard
Working in a railyard exposes you to significant risks that could compromise your safety if you are not careful. Staying safe requires compliance on both your and your employer's parts. Knowing some strategies for staying safe at work can help you avoid danger. If at...
Ensuring safety on the railroad: Tips for railroad workers
Working on the railroad comes with its own unique set of challenges and hazards. Railroad workers face various risks daily, including moving trains, heavy machinery and exposure to hazardous materials. To ensure a safe work environment, it is crucial for railroad...
What obligations do maritime employers have under the Jones Act?
When you live in Tennessee and make your living on the water, you face a heightened chance of suffering a serious, potentially life-changing work injury. If you do, you may need to make an injury claim under the Jones Act. Per the U.S. Code, the Jones Act gives you a...
How may I recover damages if injured in a casino boat accident?
Injuries resulting from an accident occurring while on a casino boat may require a lawsuit to recover for medical expenses, time off from work and other damages. The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents involving riverboat casinos and gambling...
What are the most common railroad injuries?
It is likely that most Americans would answer “construction worker” when asked to name a job with a high risk of injury. However, workers on the railroad have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Working on the rails carries with it a very high risk of...
What types of railroad worker accidents require filing a claim?
While not all job-related injuries may require taking several months off from work, you may still need compensation for your medical expenses. If you experienced an accident while working on a train or at the station, you may file a claim to recover your financial...
What kind of compensation can a railroad worker receive?
Working at a railroad means laboring in a dangerous environment, so you understand the risks inherent in your job. Still, your employer has the duty to take safety precautions on the worksite so you do not unnecessarily suffer an injury. In the event you do experience...
When can you file a FELA claim?
As a railroad worker, you likely already know that the Federal Employers Liability Act, commonly referred to as FELA, coves you in the event you sustain an on-the-job injury. What you may not know, however, is that you can file a FELA claim even if your primary duties...
Developing a culture of safety on boats
A career on boats in the Memphis area has unique dangers for workers. In addition to common workplace perils from the use of equipment, a person working on a boat has added concerns such as moving from place to place during rough waters and even falling overboard....