New York Commuter Train Hits, Injures Amtrak Employee

The Long Island Railroad train struck the track repairman as he stood outside a tunnel under the East River between Manhattan and Queens.

Rail Workers’ Medical Record Privacy Is Protected by Federal Laws

BNSF had been illegally requiring employers to share all medical records with supervisors.

Norfolk Southern Train and Van Collide in Claremont, NC, Highlighting Private Rail Crossing Dangers

The crash occurred on Sherlock Street, a privately owned residential dirt lane off Old Catawba Road. The crossing is marked with stop signs but has no gates.

Crossing Collision With Big Rig Injures Amtrak Engineer

Two passengers also needed medical treatment after the crash at a grade crossing crash.

Rear-End Collisions Involving Trains Raise Concerns

NTSB investigated five major rear-end crashes involving injuries and deaths during 2011. The wrecks involved BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern trains.

Railroad Crossing, Train Accidents Take More Lives in 2010

Data released by the NTSB show that 813 people lost their lives in U.S. rail accidents, a significant increase from 2009.

Elderly Couple Seriously Injured in Collision With Stopped Train at Unmarked Crossing in Versailles, KY

A pickup truck slammed into a train on the CSX-owned tracks across the U.S. 60 Bypass. The crossing has no gates and signal lights were not working at the time.

Increase In Railroad Traffic May Increase Rail Road Crossing Injuries

Whether they like it or not residents along Norfolk Southern’s railroad tracks are about to see an increase in train traffic.

Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses for Astronauts Echo Those for Railroad Workers

NASA has ended its space shuttle program and now faces a short- and long-term astronaut shortage due, partly, to cumulative traumas among corps members.

$1.51 Million Railroad Injury Verdict Awarded in New Orleans

Railroad injures are often serious, but how do you make the railroad compensate you for the harm you suffered? What FELA provisions protect VA Railroad injuries

$2M Verdict for BSNF Engineer With Herniated Discs

Burlington Northern Santa Fe made it difficult for the rail employee to receive compensation for his on-the-job back injury.

Norfolk Southern Corp. Ordered to Pay Damages to NC Man for Workplace Injuries

NS supervisors falsely accused the former track maintenance man of providing untrue statements about his on-the-job injuries.

Railroad Workers’ Throat and Nasal Cancers Linked to Formaldehyde in Diesel Fumes

Federal classification of formaldehyde as a know carcinogen could it make it difficult for railroads to avoid liability for retirees' occupational diseases.

Amtrak Privatization Proposal Opposed on Safety, Service Grounds

Lawmakers, unions and passenger groups have expressed their concerns over a federal bill that would divide and sell off Amtrak routes and equipment.

Amtrak Crossing Accident Leaves Two Cheraw, SC City Employees Dead

The men were killed near the North Carolina border when their pickup truck was struck by an Amtrak train at a grade crossing that lacked lights and gates.

Truck-Train Collision in Arkansas Leaves UP Conductor Injured

Train crew members feel the impact of crashes with tractor-trailer and often suffer injuries as a result of collisions at grade crossings.

Union County, NC Train Accident Leads to Death of CSX Railroad Workers

Two CSX rail employees were killed, and two other workers suffered serious injuries, in a train crash that occurred in Union County, NC. To learn more, read on.

NC Man Struck by Amtrak Train, Injures Hand

A homeless man’s hand was mangled in an Amtrak train accident. The victim had to be rushed to a hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Conductor Awarded $1.75M for Injuries Suffered in Union Pacific Derailment Caused by Truck Crash

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New North Carolina (NC) Railroad Projects Increase Risk of Rail Injuries

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Fatal Chlorine Spill in South Carolina (SC) Continues to Cost Norfolk Southern

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Metro Train Strikes and Kills Man in WA

Man hit and killed by Metro train at Farragut Station in Washington (WA). Victim has yet to be identified by authorities. If you would like us to evaluate your train or railroad claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Pedestrian Dies When Struck By NC Train

Pedestrian killed after being struck by train in Charlotte, NC. Victim’s identity has not yet been released. If you would like us to evaluate your railroad claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Railroad Employee Partially Crushed When Train Pins Him Against Guardrail

If you are a rail employee who's suffered an injury while working on a train or rail yard, call our results-oriented law firm for an easy, free new client talk about your railroad accident case. Our number is (800) 752-0042. While not all claims meet our criteria, you could possibly save a lot of hassle by getting our proven experience with FELA, federal Safety Appliance Act and Inspection Safety Act on your side to get you the compensation you deserve.

Girl Killed in McLeansville

17 year-old girl hit and killed by train in McLeansville, North Carolina. If you wish to discuss a railroad accident case, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.