It is important for your FELA personal injury attorney to understand how the Locomotive Inspection Act improves FELA injury claims. Most railroad engineers and railroad employees who work on locomotive engines might be aware of this important piece of legislation, but do they understand the impact it will have upon any resulting FELA injury claim? … Continued
A recent Supreme Court ruling in a FELA related injury case finds some of the railroad’s payment to injured workers for missed wages is taxable. This may have an impact on FELA related settlements going forward and how awards are structured. The opinion in BNSF Railway Co Vs Loos likens the payments to compensate for … Continued
What are the issues of dealing with a lifelong injury after an accident? While some injuries sustained in a Louisville motor vehicle, construction or railroad accident may heal over several months, other injuries will have a lifelong impact on the quality of life for those who have been injured in an accident. One example is … Continued
Railroad work is dangerous and sometimes deadly due to the nature of the work itself as well as the environment where railroad work is completed. A recent study by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) provided some important insights into the nature of this work and the reasoning behind the necessity for the Federal … Continued
There are few injuries which can raise more challenges than a back injury for a Kentucky railroad worker. Most railroad related jobs involve heavy lifting, often involving more than 100 pounds. For example, a railroad engineer or conductor may be required to lift and connect the knuckle between cars on a train. Reconnecting a separated … Continued
What are some of the common injuries associated with a Kentucky FELA claim? Why is it important to work with an experienced Kentucky FELA injury and trial attorney to ensure the best possible outcome in your case? Those who work for railroad companies or in the railyards of Kentucky face exceptional risk of injury compared … Continued
We are often asked “Do I have to give a statement to a railroad claim agent in a FELA case?” The short and simple answer is “no, you do not have to provide a statement” before contacting an experienced FELA injury attorney at HLH for a free consultation at (866) 583-9701 and speaking with union … Continued
What is required to file a FELA injury claim for railroad employees in Kentucky? FELA was passed in 1908 with the intention of providing almost guaranteed payment for employees, additional incentives for employers to more strictly enforce safety regulations, and to provide sufficient compensation for those who are injured while working in a rail yard … Continued
Why is FELA injury compensation so important to those who work on Kentucky railroads? Railroad workers must put in long hours on the job, and are asked to perform difficult and dangerous work. The risks a railroad worker encounters in a normal work day are much higher than many other professions. When an injury occurs, … Continued
The recent fatality of a railroad worker in Texas is another example of the dangers of railroad work. The case involved the loading process associated with railroad cars carrying sand and silica. While the cars were being loaded they became detached from the other railroad cars, and they started to roll away on their own. … Continued
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