ROME ARATA & BAXLEY L.L.C.
Railroad Injuries
Railroad work is dangerous. Railroad workers in the United States are protected from on the job injuries by the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA). In the words of Justice William Douglas, of the United States Supreme Court, the FELA ...'was designed to put on the railroad industry some of the costs of the legs, arms, eyes and lives which it consumed in its operation.'
Railroad Injury Attorneys, like Rome, Arata and Baxley are FELA experts who work everyday to help maximize the financial recovery for injured railroad workers. In our 70 years of combined FELA law experience, we have become very knowledgeable of the statutes and rules governing the major types of railroad injury cases.
When choosing a FELA attorney one of the criteria you should consider is whether the law firm has tried cases involving the same injury you have suffered. Contact us today for references from satisfied railroad injury clients with any of the types of injury claims below.
Railroad Injury Cases
- Train Collisions
- Grade Crossing Collisions
- Train Derailments
- Switch Throwing
- Van Wrecks or Carryall Accidents
- Slips and Trips
- Getting On and Off Equipment
- Defective Handbrakes or other Safety Appliances
Long Term Conditions Caused by Railroad Work
In addition, railroaders are subject to dangerous cumulative conditions daily during their railroad career which can lead to several maladies. Among these are:When choosing a FELA attorney one of the criteria you should consider is whether the law firm has tried cases involving the same injury you have suffered. Contact us today for references from satisfied railroad injury clients with any of the above types of claims.
Vital Information for Injured Railroad Workers
- How to Fill Out an Accident Report
- How to Give a Statement to the Railroad Claim Agent
- 7 Vital Tips for an Injured Railroad Worker
Railroad Injuries - Specific Info.
- Railroad Crossing Collisions
- Train Collisions
- Railroad Van Accidents
- Train Derailments
- Amtrak Derailments and Collisions
- Switch Throwing
- Slips and Trips
- Getting On and Off Equipment
- Defective Handbrakes or other Safety Appliances
18 Wheeler Wrecked Your Life?
We also represent victims of Semi-Truck Accidents. Visit our truck accident site at TexasTruckAttorney.com.Injured Railroad Worker Benefits
- Short Term Railroad Disability Benefits
- Long Term Railroad Retirement and Disability Benefits
- Railroad Medical Benefits
- Recommended Optional Benefits
Railroad Worker Resources
- FELA FAQs
- Railroad Whistleblower Info
- Federal Employers Liability Act
- FRA Statutes and Regulations
- Federal Railroad Administration
- Railroad Injuries