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What is the railroad afraid of?

June 7th, 2011
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
A railroad conductor recently sought my help when he was asked to give a witness statement by the railroad’s claim department. He was working with an engineer who suffered an injury and later brought a claim against the railroad under the FELA. (Th… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: Federal Employers' Liability Act, Federal Rail Safety Act, FELA, FRSA, harassment, injury, retaliation, witness statement

Why the FRSA works

February 8th, 2011
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
Railroads have a long history of trying to intimidate their employees so workplace injuries are not reported and legitimate FELA claims are not pursued. Employees that file claims are quickly the target of threats and discipline for being “accident… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: damages, Federal Employers' Liability Act, Federal Rail Safety Act, FELA, FRSA, harassment, retaliation, workplace injuries