Motor vehicle accidents involving government vehicles can be more complicated than standard car accidents. In Virginia, if you are involved in an accident with a vehicle owned by a city, county, or municipality, specific steps need to be taken to ensure that your legal rights are protected. There are certain legal requirements and procedures that…
Railroad workers are protected by a very plaintiff-friendly law called the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). One of the provisions under that act, or the way that courts have interpreted it, is the requirement that railroads provide employees with adequate equipment and assistance in lifting or moving equipment. If you’ve been hurt while working for…
If you are a railroad worker who has suffered an injury, there will be a railroad claim agent who handles your FELA claim. These claim agents are trained in certain manipulation tactics, such as developing a rapport and trust with you and then trying to convince you not to retain a lawyer. It sounds good…
Railroad welders have existed since the railroads themselves. Railroad welding is an essential process in maintaining and repairing tracks, but the fumes generated during welding operations can present significant health risks to railroad workers and those nearby. These fumes have hundreds of constituents, some of which are known carcinogens. One of the constituents is manganese,…
Women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer may be wondering how they can prove that their condition was caused by prolonged exposure to talc powder. Talc powder, commonly used in products like baby powder, has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in some studies. However, proving the connection between talc use…