Rail safety experts have said that fatigue is one of the biggest dangers to those who work in rail yards. However, it’s too often ignored because there are so many other more obvious risks. Employers can take steps to minimize fatigue among their workforce. Let’s take...
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Railroad Worker Injuries
How FELA helps railroad workers hurt on the job
Not every worker can turn to workers' compensation when they get hurt. Some need to go to civil court. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was a groundbreaking piece of legislation when first passed by the legislature in 1908. Decades later, it remains one of...
Understanding what to expect after a railroad accident
It is easy to feel overwhelmed after a serious accident. You may have injuries that you have to tend to at the same time as seeing thousands of dollars in medical bills coming in. If you were hurt in an accident while working on the railroad, then you should have...
Hurt on the railroad? You may have options for compensation
There are any number of hazards that railway workers may face when they’re on the job. For people who work on the tracks, these can be even more pronounced. There could be risks such as being trapped in the track’s moving parts, getting run over by a train, suffering...