In certain circumstances, courts allow railroad employees to recover damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) when they suffer only a psychological or emotional injury (without any physical injury). The United States Supreme Court est… Read More

It is crucial for railroad employees to immediately report their injuries at work. A recent case illustrates why this is so important. I represent an individual who injured his lower back when his co-worker unexpectedly dropped a heavy load they were… Read More

An employee of Union Pacific railroad was reinstated with backpay, compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees and punitive damages of over $200,000 after he was terminated for reporting an injury on duty. UP is appealing the decision, denying that it vi… Read More

I recently received a call from a railroad conductor who was having a difficult time getting the railroad medical department to approve him for a return to work following an injury. It is not uncommon for an injured employee to be pulled out of servi… Read More

A tragic accident in Kelso, Washington last month killed three railroad employees and injured a fourth. The accident did not happen while the workers were performing their job duties, but during a ride in a van back to their motel. Railroads commonly… Read More

Let’s take a closer look at #4 on our workplace injury checklist. Do not give a recorded statement to a railroad claim agent. Although railroad rules require an injured worker to report an injury, and to possibly participate in an investigation wit… Read More

The findings of a study released earlier this month by the Federal Railroad Administration will come as no surprise to most railroad employees — walking on mainline ballast can cause muscle fatigue and increased stress on your joints. The study, a… Read More

Many railroaders are entitled to contractual benefits if they are injured when they are riding in, or getting on or off, an off-track vehicle authorized by the Carrier and are either deadheading under orders or being transported at the Carrier’s ex… Read More