There are several types of claims which are generally termed "railroad injuries". The most active area of railroad litigation concerns railroad workers who are injured performing their jobs. The second type of these claims are called “grade crossing accidents”, and involve collisions occurring between vehicles and trains at railroad crossings. The railroad accident attorneys of Rutter Mills have tried both of these types of cases, resulting millions of dollars in award settlements for our clients.
When a railroad worker is injured on the job, the right to compensation is not covered by the standard State Workers’ Compensation laws, but are instead protected by a federal law known as the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, or FELA. Under FELA, railroad employees can make injury claims against their employer for specific injuries and occupational injuries. There are a number of damages you can recover if you are injured but you will need to help of a train accident lawyer to help recover all the damages you are due. Some of the damages a railroad worker has the right to recover are: medical bills, past and future lost wages, past and future pain and suffering, along with past and future loss of enjoyment of life.
As these railroad laws differ dramatically from the usual personal injury case, it is vital that you seek an attorney who has experience handling cases against the railroads. We have won multi-million dollar judgments in railroad cases and have experience in these matters in courts all over the southeastern United States. If you have be injured by a train, or by the negligence of a railroad, call us today.
Additionally, pedestrians can often be injured or killed by a passing train. In passenger train services, such as AMTRAK, there are many types of injuries caused by the negligence of the railroad. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, over 80% of railroad crossings don’t have adequate warning devices and more that 50% of all railroad accidents occur at unprotected crossings. If you were injured as a result of the negligence of the railroad, or passenger train services, you can be eligible to seek compensation for your injuries.
These legal rules which govern employee injuries on the railroad are well known to the lawyers at Rutter Mills. If you or someone in your family are injured by the negligence of a railroad, call us or click here today.