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Railroad workers across the country must contend with an inherently dangerous work environment. The industry has been aware of some potential hazards since the dawn of railroad commerce. Others have only recently been well understood. The relationship between spinal...
As the amount of time you work with trains increases, feelings of pain in your body may become more obvious and frustrating. Repetitive stress injuries can seriously impair your ability to complete everyday tasks like driving or lifting items. Learning more about the...
Five years after a catastrophic Amtrak train wreck in DuPont, Washington that resulted in three lost lives and numerous injuries, former engineer Steve Brown, who himself sustained significant harm in the accident, received a settlement from his ex-employer for his...
Basic fairness dictates you should not have to pay for the injuries someone else causes you to suffer. Because life is not always fair, federal law also gives railroad workers the ability to pursue compensation for the injuries they suffer because of the negligence of...
If you work on the railroads, you face an injury at a higher rate than other professions. Part of the risk is the type of machinery and equipment you deal with daily. Heavy machines make railroads operate. When something goes wrong, and you find yourself dealing with...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that makes a difference in brain function and development. A person may suffer from a TBI after a violent blow or severe jolt to his or her head or body. Serious...
If you are a railroad employee, you are probably no stranger to bumpy rides. Over time, the normal jolts and shakes that come with working on trains may cause you to develop cumulative body vibration injuries. These potentially serious injuries may change your life...
After many years of employment in the railroad injury, you may have noticed a loss of hearing in one or both ears. A doctor may have informed you that your railroad job caused your hearing loss by exposing you to loud noises. You may wonder how exposure to loud noises...
Injuries and fatalities befall on-duty railroad employees every year. However, these have decreased in the past 29 years. Employee fatalities have fallen from a high of 40 in 1990 to a low of nine in 2019, and injuries have fallen from a high of 20,970 in 1990 to a...
The Federal Employers Liability Act protects railroad workers injured on the job. It does not, though, guarantee swift justice for you and your loved ones. First you suffer an injury that puts you out of work for weeks, months or even the rest of your life. Then you...
