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- Norfolk Southern Required to Pay Multi-Million Dollar Penalty for Accident Releasing Toxic Chlorine Gas
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- FRA and NTSB Cite Fatigue as Contributing to Railroad Accidents
Posted on 3/11/2010 - Attorney Discusses Legal Tactics Railroad Companies May Take in Court
Posted on 3/9/2010 - Attorney Takes CSX to Task Over Forcing Woman to Crawl Under Trains
Posted on 2/18/2010 - Attorney Discusses Norfolk Southern Train Derailment
Posted on 2/2/2010 - Attorney Examines the Battle between Amtrak and Railroad Worker Unions
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- Railroad Worker Mesothelioma/Cancers: Learn Where the Toxic Asbestos Was and When the Rail Companies Knew It Was a Problem
- CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Other Rail Companies Looking at “Greener” Engines, but Appear to Neglect Health of Rail Workers.
- Here are some results from our railroad injury and FELA cases. After you've reviewed them, give our firm a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a free case analysis.
This is a list of our firm's case results. We can't guarantee you'll receive the same results, but we can guarantee we'll work tirelessly on your behalf and try to obtain the jury verdict/settlement you deserve.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.
Railroad Employee Recovers Confidential Sum for Injuries Suffered in a Lifting Injury
SCLA Staff Randall E. Appleton, attorney
Becky Wyatt, legal assistant
Herbert Wooten, investigator
Case Description Railroad worker injured lifting a gas cylinder
What Happened The Railroad worker suffered a shoulder injury attempting to lift a gas cylinder. The cylinder slipped during the lift and the Railroad worker suffered an injury to his shoulder attempting to regain control of the cylinder. The Railroad worker had previously seen his family doctor with complaints of shoulder pain and had been referred to an orthopedist for a consultation. The appointment for the consultation had been scheduled prior to the Railroad worker’s injury for roughly two weeks subsequent to the injury. The Railroad worker did not immediately report the injury to his employer for fear of retaliation; however, the orthopedist noted findings of a recent injury at the time of his consultation and when pressed by the orthopedist, the Railroad worker provided a description of the on-duty injury. The orthopedist advised the Railroad worker to report his injury to his employer and told the Railroad worker his injury prevented him from being able to safely perform his duties with the railroad. Following his appointment with the orthopedist, the Railroad worker returned to his job and reported his injury. The Railroad worker’s on site supervisor reported the injury to a higher level official who traveled approximately 50 miles with another official to personally discuss the incident with the Railroad worker. By the time the meeting had concluded, the Railroad worker had written a statement describing the causes of the injury as an incident at home and stating the railroad was not liable for his injuries. The Railroad worker’s testimony at deposition was that he prepared the statement at the direction of the official and out of fear of losing his job. Once the statement was finished, the official advised the Railroad worker he was on medical hold and had no further contact with the Railroad worker.
Key Legal Strategy The depositions of the officials involved in the composition of the Railroad worker’s statement was videotaped and revealed circumstances which bolstered the Railroad worker’s rationale behind the statement. The depositions also revealed the Railroad worker had not been provided with basic equipment designed to assist in the handling of the subject tank.
Outcome The case settled for a confidential sum shortly before trial.
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DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT, AND THE VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS MENTIONED ON THIS WEBSITE, WHILE ACCURATE, DO NOT REPRESENT WHAT WE MAY OBTAIN FOR YOU IN YOUR CASE.
Railroad Injury/FELA
- Shoulder Injury requiring surgery for Locomotive Engineer
- Locomotive Engineer with Shoulder and Knee Injuries
- Railroad Conductor gets back injury due to fall in ballast depression
- Railroad conductor/back injury-surgery/Safety Appliance act Violations
- Locomotive Engine Fire causes Rail Engineer right arm and wrist surgery
Awarded: The Jacksonville, Florida State Court jury returned a $978,000.00 verdict in favor of TA against the railroad.
Awarded: Several days before court-ordered mediation, the parties arrived at a settlement of $950,000.00.
Awarded: The case was settled for $900,000
Awarded: The case was settled at mediation for $700,000.00
FAQs
Railroad Injury/FELA
- What does Statute 51 of the FELA actually mean?
How is the FELA different from, or similar to, workers compensation?
- I was just diagnosed with cancer or mesothelioma. No one ever told me before that it was connected to railroad work I did many years earlier. Can I still bring a railroad injury or disease claim?