When you sue someone or are sued by another party, you may expect a lengthy legal process that eventually leads to a debate in a courtroom. But this isn’t the only potential outcome for your suit. While many lawsuits end up in a courtroom, many more are settled out of court. There are good reasons […]
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Every railroad worker can benefit from the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). This crucial law serves as a means to recover damages if you are injured on the job as a railroad employee. However, just like workers’ compensation laws and similar protections, you only have a certain amount of time to file a claim legally.
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For over a century, the essential railroad workers of the United States, such as yardmasters and conductors, have been protected by FELA: the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Instead of relying on workers’ compensation laws to recover benefits after being injured, railroad workers have FELA, which enables them to recover damages even in circumstances where they
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Working for the federal railroad system is an important job, but it can also be dangerous. Depending on your position and responsibilities, you may face potentially serious injuries ranging from broken bones to severe lacerations on a daily basis. Accordingly, if you or a loved one is injured while working for the railroad, you should
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Medical negligence is an unfortunately all too common occurrence in New York State as well as the rest of the country. Although we trust nurses, doctors, and other medical experts with our health and safety, accidents can occur due to distraction, inebriation, and other forms of professional negligence, both in the emergency room and at
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In the aftermath of an accident of any kind, the first thing you should do is get examined by medical professionals. If you are minorly to severely injured, you should seek prompt medical treatment. This is because even the slightest of injuries can worsen over time if they are not treated by healthcare providers. In
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Employers across all businesses are responsible for keeping their workers safe and unharmed while on the job or performing job-related duties. Some industries, like construction and utility work, can pose greater dangers to workers. High-risk industries and jobs are held to stricter safety guidelines. Owners of high-risk businesses are held to even higher standards of
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Railroad workers are vital to the economic health of the United States. However, they also operate in one of the most dangerous industries in the country. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, railroad conductors, yardmasters, and other related employees have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses compared to all
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Elevators are modern marvels of engineering. They help us quickly ascend or descend many floors in the Big Apple’s tallest buildings. They also help construction workers get around worksites quickly and safely. However, while New York City has the largest number of elevators of any city, and safety is usually taken seriously, elevator-related accidents still
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When you or a loved one are injured in a subway or train accident, you need to know who to call. As experienced train accident attorneys, Schwartzapfel Lawyers can represent you throughout the lawsuit process and ensure you get the compensation needed to pay for medical bills and accident-related expenses. In fact, we’ve represented clients
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