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Railroad Worker Resources

FELA Case FAQs

Learn how the Federal Employers’ Liability Act protects railroad workers in the United States and how it differs from Workman’s Compensation.

Railroad Whistleblower Claims

Everything you need to know about railroad whistleblower claims including important deadlines for filing and railroad schemes that violate your whistleblower protection.

Federal Employers Liability Act

Read the Federal Employers’ Liability Act relied upon by FELA attorneys to protect railroad employees who are injured on the job.

FRA Statutes and Regulations

In 20 years of experience as a FELA law firm, these FRA regulations have proved to be the most important in protecting railroad workers injured on the job.

Track Safety Standards
Safety Appliance Act
Safety Appliance Standards
Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards
Locomotive Inspection Act
Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards
FRA Regulations on Railroad Communications (Radio Rules)
FRA Regulations on Shoving or Pushing Movements
FRA Regulations on Roadway Worker Protection
FRA Regulations on Certification of Conductors
FRA Regulations on Certification of Engineers

Federal Railroad Administration

‘The purpose of FRA is to: promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations; administer railroad assistance programs; conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy; provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service; and consolidate government support of rail transportation activities.’

Studies on Railroad Safety by the FRA

Here are some important studies on railroad safety from the FRA:

Railroad Accident Report Forms

Verdicts and Settlements

Personal Injury, Railroad Injuries
And Maritime Accident Lawyers

$5,000,000.00

Engineer, conductor & brakeman v. Railroad & trucking company

Train Accident

A railroad engineer, conductor and brakeman suffered severe injuries (primarily lumbar spine injuries) in a grade crossing collision in Canadian County, OK when a dump truck hauling a load of sand drove in front of their train.

Tulsa, OK.
$4,000,000.00

Locomotive engineer v. Railroad and trucking company

Train Accident

Engineer perished from burn injuries when the freight train he was operating collided with a gasoline tanker truck at a railroad crossing.

New Orleans, LA
$3,465,000.00

Crew members v. Railroad (confidential settlement) -

Train Accident

We represented several crew members of a train involved in a derailment which occurred allegedly due to defective and poorly maintained railroad tracks. Our clients suffered various physical injuries, …

Orlando, FL
$950,000.00

Truck Driver v. Tire Manufacturer and Ins. Co.

We represented a driver of an 18-wheeler who was injured when a relatively new left front tire on the vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure and the treads separated, causing the truck to careen off of the roadway and into a tree. …

New Orleans, LA
$162,500.00

Passenger v. Railroad

Our client was a very sweet 79 year old lady who was stepping down off of a train, when her foot missed the metal step-stool which had been placed on the ground by the railroad’s employee. She fell to the ground and fractured her left arm, …

Jacksonville, FL
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