FELA & Railroad Injury Attorneys
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Railroad Injury & Train Accident AttorneysAttorneys for victims of train accidents and FELA-regulated railroad worker injuries in Texaxs, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and other U.S. states.Hundreds of railroad related deaths and thousands of railroad related injuries and accidents occur every year. Whether it’s a catastrophic accident resulting from faulty railroad crossings or injuries suffered by railroad workers, the results are almost always serious, and often fatal. The two basic classes of railroad accident and injury cases are those involving railroad employees injured on the job, and those involving non-railworkers injured in a train accident. Railroad Employees Injured on the JobRailroad employees are covered by The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA requires railroad employers to compensate employees who are injured on the job. Railroad injuries can be caused by improper supervision, poor working conditions, hazardous materials, inadequate safety measures, equipment failure, catastrophic events and human error. Even though there are regulations to protect workers in what can be a dangerous workplace, there is little oversight by the federal government to ensure that the regulations are enforced.
Non-Railworkers injured in a Train AccidentInjured victims who are not employees of the railroad must seek compensation based on the merits of the individual claim and
prove liability on the part of the railroad owner and operator. Incidents can involve
faulty railroad crossings, derailments, train collisions, fires, and environmental catastrophes
including toxic material spills, air contamination, and explosions. These are typically
very serious accidents involving deaths and life-altering injuries. In the aftermath, victims can be
embroiled in lengthy investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB), state and local authorities, and investigators and attorneys working for the railroad
company. Train accident victims need qualified, proven attorneys on their side to help
them through what can be a long, painful process.
Principal place of business located in Houston, Texas. |
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A recent Congressional hearing reviewed accusations
that the railroad industry under-reports accidents and dangerous working conditions. The
panel also heard reports of the inability of current Federal regulatory
bodies to investigate and enforce existing laws governing railroad operation. This
means that railroad employees who are injured on the job must have qualified representation
to ensure that railroad owners and operators fulfill the responsibilities mandated
by FELA and other laws that regulate safety and proper operation of trains and railways.
