$2.6M Awarded to Railroad Engineer Who Developed Lung Disease From Diesel Exhaust Exposure
The retired engineer had worked for Conrail for 23 years, primarily crewing switcher locomotives in rail yards around Detroit.
Every Motorcycle Crash Puts Riders at Risk for Traumatic Brain Injuries
During 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation determined that 71 percent of motorcycle riders across the country wore helmets while on their bikes. That same year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded 1,762 crashes involving motorcycles in which 88 riders died and 1,495 riders suffered injuries. Traumatic brain injuries remain among the most common…
Opioids Harmed People Even Though Dangers Were Known
Paying more than $650 million to settle state and federal charges for illegally marketing OxyContin and covering up fatal overdose risks did not stop the drug’s maker from aggressively pushing its dangerous product.
Understanding Your Legal Options If You Are the Victim of a Hit-and-Run Accident in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Getting injured in a hit-and-run accident is one of the most unfortunate and stressful experiences you may encounter. While you suffer the physical and emotional consequences of your injuries, you may also feel helpless and insecure about if at all you can recover any damages because the at-fault party is not within reach. Can You…
How Long Does a Railroad Worker Have to File an Injury Claim Under the Federal Employers Liability Act?
Injury compensation under FELA can be larger and more comprehensive compared to a workers’ comp claim. However, an injured railroad worker will have to seek damages from the court under a different set of rules. Time Limits on Filing a FELA Claim The federal law sets the statute of limitations for filing a FELA lawsuit…