If you were a railroad worker who was injured outside of the state of Virginia, or a passenger harmed in a train derailment in another state, you may wonder whether Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp can represent you. The short answer is yes—our experienced railroad attorneys do represent clients in railroad cases throughout the eastern United…
Railroad Injury Lawyer In 1908, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act was passed by Congress. After recognizing the dangers inherent in being employed by the railroad industry, FELA was created so that employees could be compensated fairly for any injuries they sustained while on the job. Before FELA was enacted, death and injury statistics among railway…
FELA Lawyer John worked for decades as an Amtrak railroad brakeman/conductor, making sure that freight and passengers reached their destinations safely. He later worked for a Class One freight railroad. He took pride in his work and never imagined that the job he devoted so much to would one day put his entire life at…
Usually, if an accident occurs while you’re working in the railroad industry, an accident report is filed. This isn’t always the case, though. What if you were injured on the job, but there was no accident report? Can you still bring a FELA claim against your employer? The short answer is “yes.” Find out more below,…
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the tissues lining a person’s lungs. It is solely caused by exposure to microscopic airborne asbestos fibers and is wholly preventable through workplace safety to control or eliminate asbestos-containing products. Sadly, railroads such as CSX, Norfolk Southern, and many others continued using…