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...
Railroad Worker Injury
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....
Improving rail worker safety is on the NTSB’s most wanted list
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents involving railway employees and others in the nation's transportation sector. According to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the NTSB uses the information it gathers to create a most wanted list...