Obstacles when filing a FELA complaint in Minnesota
The Federal Employers Liability Act protects railroad workers injured on the job. It does not, though, guarantee swift justice for you and your loved ones. First you suffer an injury that puts you out...
View ArticleWorkplace protection for railroad workers
Injuries and fatalities befall on-duty railroad employees every year. However, these have decreased in the past 29 years. Employee fatalities have fallen from a high of 40 in 1990 to a low of nine in...
View ArticleThe dangers of hydrocarbon inhalation
Hydrocarbons are the main chemical compounds found in gasoline. Exposure to hydrocarbons can cause serious damage to a person’s health. People may contact hydrocarbon gasses after working around...
View ArticleHow does noise exposure cause hearing loss?
After many years of employment in the railroad injury, you may have noticed a loss of hearing in one or both ears. A doctor may have informed you that your railroad job caused your hearing loss by...
View ArticleWhat recourse do you have as a fired injured railroad worker?
Working on a Minnesota railroad brings with it inherent risks, and your risk of suffering an injury in your line of work is high. What happens, though, if you suffer a work-related injury and your...
View ArticleHow do OSHA’s whistleblower laws define retaliation?
As a railroad worker, you face numerous on-the-job hazards, and it is the responsibility of your employer to mitigate the risks you face as much as possible. When your employer takes shortcuts or...
View ArticleIs an attorney necessary if I am offered a settlement?
Accidents that result in catastrophic injuries are high targets for quick settlements. Insurance companies representing the at-fault party may offer money to the injured party at a vulnerable time. The...
View ArticleRailroad workers with vibration-related injuries have options
If you are a railroad employee, you are probably no stranger to bumpy rides. Over time, the normal jolts and shakes that come with working on trains may cause you to develop cumulative body vibration...
View Article3 questions about traumatic brain injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that makes a difference in brain function and development. A person may suffer from a TBI after...
View ArticleThe problem of intersections and left turns for motorcycle riders
Motorcycle riders understand that they are vulnerable to injury if a crash should occur, and they pay close attention to traffic and their surroundings. Unfortunately, riders cannot avoid some...
View ArticleWorkplace protection for railroad workers
Injuries and fatalities befall on-duty railroad employees every year. However, these have decreased in the past 29 years. Employee fatalities have fallen from a high of 40 in 1990 to a low of nine in...
View ArticleThe dangers of hydrocarbon inhalation
Hydrocarbons are the main chemical compounds found in gasoline. Exposure to hydrocarbons can cause serious damage to a person’s health. People may contact hydrocarbon gasses after working around...
View ArticleHow does noise exposure cause hearing loss?
After many years of employment in the railroad injury, you may have noticed a loss of hearing in one or both ears. A doctor may have informed you that your railroad job caused your hearing loss by...
View ArticleWhat recourse do you have as a fired injured railroad worker?
Working on a Minnesota railroad brings with it inherent risks, and your risk of suffering an injury in your line of work is high. What happens, though, if you suffer a work-related injury and your...
View ArticleHow do OSHA’s whistleblower laws define retaliation?
As a railroad worker, you face numerous on-the-job hazards, and it is the responsibility of your employer to mitigate the risks you face as much as possible. When your employer takes shortcuts or...
View ArticleIs an attorney necessary if I am offered a settlement?
Accidents that result in catastrophic injuries are high targets for quick settlements. Insurance companies representing the at-fault party may offer money to the injured party at a vulnerable time. The...
View ArticleRailroad workers with vibration-related injuries have options
If you are a railroad employee, you are probably no stranger to bumpy rides. Over time, the normal jolts and shakes that come with working on trains may cause you to develop cumulative body vibration...
View Article3 questions about traumatic brain injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that makes a difference in brain function and development. A person may suffer from a TBI after...
View ArticleThe problem of intersections and left turns for motorcycle riders
Motorcycle riders understand that they are vulnerable to injury if a crash should occur, and they pay close attention to traffic and their surroundings. Unfortunately, riders cannot avoid some...
View ArticleIs a railroad equipment malfunction negligent?
If you work on the railroads, you face an injury at a higher rate than other professions. Part of the risk is the type of machinery and equipment you deal with daily. Heavy machines make railroads...
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