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Compassionate, Expert Attorneys for Claims Against Railroads
Roughly 3,000 train accidents occur each year. Because of the size and weight of trains and their cargo, trains hitting cars or pedestrians and train derailments cause extensive damage and often death. Passengers can also be injured stepping off train platforms or falling while a train is moving. Pursuing an accident case against a railroad […]
An In-Depth Look At FELA
The Federal Employers Liability Act protects railroad workers in the event that they are injured on the job. This act, which the U.S. Congress passed in 1908, puts the burden of proof on the injured railroad worker. The worker must prove that negligence took place in order to receive compensation for the injury. This compensation […]
