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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.
Shoulder Injury requiring surgery for Locomotive Engineer
COURT/DATE: Jacksonville, FL (State Court) 2001 HS STAFF: Firm Attorney Heywood & Caryn Proctor, Investigators Donald Case, Investigator Rosalyn Hughes, Paralegal Sherri Wells, Legal Secretary WHAT HAPPENED: TA was a 57 year old freight locomotive engineer who suffered a first injury when he was requested to move an extremely heavy metal panel on the exterior of a freight locomotive. TA continued to work with shoulder pain and suffered a subsequent injury when a crew member failed to operate a switch, causing a collision between his train and a standing rail car. Ultimately he underwent surgery to repair a torn glenoid labrum. TA was left with permanent restrictions, including the inability to return to work as an engineer. To try to improve his vocational future, TA registered for college with plans to begin a career in teaching, with a much lower salary than he was earning as an engineer. KEY HSCL LEGAL STRATEGY: In early negotiations with the railroad HSCL proved the railroad was clearly liable under various federal regulations. Ultimately, the railroad defendant admitted its liability for causing TA's injuries. Accordingly, the case went to a jury trial solely on the issue of what was fair compensation to TA. An economist expert was retained by HSCL. He gave opinions that TA's earnings/wage losses were over $700,000.00, before the jury even considered other damage issues.
Awarded: The Jacksonville, Florida State Court jury returned a $978,000.00 verdict in favor of TA against the railroad.
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Case Results
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?