Looking for the best railroad injury information and FELA law? This page is for you.

If you've been hurt in an on-the-job railroad accident or were recently diagnosed with cancer and suspect it was due to exposure to fumes and/or asbestos...

First, review our frequently asked questions:

Is the railroad responsible for injuries suffered by employees who are in transit to or from their terminal in a company-supplied vehicle or service?
I recently got diagnosed with asthma and COPD. My doctor think my lung problems could be related to my railroad job. Did I need to file an accident or injury report for this to be related to the railroad and to make a FELA claim?
I've retired from the railroad a long time ago. Can I still file a claim for an asbestos cancer or mesothelioma diagnosis?
I've been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. I was never told it was connected to the railroad work I did many years ago. Can I still bring a railroad injury or disease claim?

You're probably here because you, or a loved one, are a railroad worker who suffered a serious injury while on the job at a railroad. You may be facing weeks, months, or even years of rehabilitation and the railroad claims agent is saying you don't really need to hire a lawyer or you should just take what compensation their legal department offers.

Second, get a free copy of the railroad accident injury guide

Dos & Don'ts When Injured on the Job at a Railroad

Dos & Don'ts When Injured at a Railroad: The Railroad Worker's FELA Rights

This "blue book" has been reprinted for railroad workers for more than 10 years. It outlines the dos and don'ts, as well as what the FELA covers and much more.
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Third, review our case results:

$8.6 Million Jury Verdict for Railroad Worker Wrongful Death Case

Awarded: $8.6 Million

$1.5 Million for Railroad Bridge Worker Left With Limp After Leg Was Crushed

Awarded: $1.5 million

Shoulder Injury requiring surgery for Locomotive Engineer

Awarded: The Jacksonville, Florida State Court jury returned a $978,000.00 verdict in favor of TA against the railroad.

Locomotive Engineer with Shoulder and Knee Injuries

Awarded: Several days before court-ordered mediation, the parties arrived at a settlement of $950,000.00.

Take a few minutes to give our office a call for a free, no-hassle consultation and let's talk about your situation. Our FELA/ railroad workplace accident lawyers are are licensed in both NC and SC. If you'd like to meet in person, we will come to you.

Review our unparalleled experience in this area which covers:

Railroad worker injury

Occupational disorders

Mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases

Railroad wrongful death claims

Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claims

Train derailment accidents

Train wrecks

Railroad crossing collisions

Amtrak passenger injuries

Railroad toxic radiation and chemicals

Richard N. Shapiroserved various positions for the American Association for Justice, Railroad Section, the largest national trial lawyer group. Mr. Shapiro also co-authored a leading text on railroad injury law, “Railroad Health & Safety-A Litigator’s Guide,” which is available across the country in law libraries (72 Am. Jur. Trials 1). Thr firm also offers two very important, special reports on FELA railroad worker rights and the secrets claim agents employ in injury cases. In addition, our firm hosts a site dedicated exclusively to railroad accident and FELA law.

At the same time, several of our attorneys have been selected by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).

We employ top railroad case investigators, all of whom worked extensively on the railroad and know the railroad industry and claims issues really well. These investigators can quickly and effectively find critical information, crucial evidence, and key witnesses to build your railroad injury case.

Overall, our firm has indexed over 1,000 legal deposition in railroad injury cases as well as related research files, railroad manuals, FELA information, and railroad videos. We handle railroad litigation across the East Coast, including cases in North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC).

Our commitment to railroaders includes our charitable commitment as well: we donate a percentage of every railroad worker injury case settl ement to a worthy charity called the Fallen Brother Fund-which provides monetary assistance to the family of any railroader killed on the job.

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Blog for Railroad Injury/FELA

New York Commuter Train Hits, Injures Amtrak Employee
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: Two passengers also needed medical treatment after the crash at a grade crossing crash.
Rear-End Collisions Involving Trains Raise Concerns
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: If you suffered injuries while working for Norfolk Southern, CSX, BNSF, UP, Amtrak or another railroad, contact one of our FELA specialists at (800) 752-0042.
New North Carolina (NC) Railroad Projects Increase Risk of Rail Injuries
Description: Looking for information about Carolina railroad FELA law? If so, check out this blog.

Library for Railroad Injury/FELA:

What I Have Learned about Railroad Worker Cancers and How Railroad Companies Fight Lawsuits by Workers
Description: Looking for information about mesothelioma and other asbestos-induced cancers? If so, check out this blog. It provides information as to when the railroad companies actually knew asbestos was toxic (the year will shock you).
Association of American Railroads Recommends Safety Measures and Injury Prevention for Hand Brake Operation
Description: Railroad companies have their own policies and procedures when it comes to hand brake operation, but the AAR has some common sense suggestions that could have prevent serious injury for most rail workers.
Preventing Train-Car Accidents | Carolina Train And Railroad Accident Attorneys
Description: Many of the serious train-car accidents that occur in South Carolina and North Carolina could have easily been prevented with common sense and common knowledge. In the following legal article, learn a few simple lessons about train-car safety and accident prevention that could save your life.
Asbestos, Mesothelioma Cancer, And Railroad Workers
Description: Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos - and hundreds of railroad workers have been exposed to asbestos on the job, either in the locomotives they worked on or in the railroad buildings where they were employed. If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please give our law firm a call so you can talk to a real lawyer for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.
Man Injured When His Train Went onto Siding of Tracks
Description: The plaintiff was controlling a “loaded coal train” when it suddenly went onto a siding because a switch was not aligned properly. At about 40 mile per hour, the train crashed into a group of cars, derailing the engine and sending it plummeting with the victim inside.
Accidents and Injuries to North Carolina Locomotive Engineers
Description: Railroad work is dangerous and many train crew personnel have been hurt or killed on the job in North Carolina (NC) over the years, including those who worked for Norfolk Southern (NS), Amtrak or CSX. Our law firm has been representing injured railroad engineers for decades.

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Frequent Questions for Railroad Injury/FELA:

Videos about Railroad Injury/FELA:

FELA Lawyer in North Carolina Discusses How He Handles Mesothelioma Cases

FELA Attorney in North Carolina (NC)

Railroad Accident Injury Lawyer in North Carolina

Video: How Our NC Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Handle Railroad Worker Cancer Claims

Video: How Our NC FELA Lawyers Handle Railroad Worker Mesothelioma Claims

Attorney In North Carolina/South Carolina On How to Win Against a Railroad Claim Agent

Web Resources for Railroad Injury/FELA:

Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA)
Description: What every railroad employee and spouse should know about the Federal Employers' Liability Act.
Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog
Description: This blog is dedicated exclusively to railroad injuries, train accidents, and FELA claims.
United Transportation Union
Description: UTU news online.
Yardlimits Railroad Worker Community
Description: This link is to a forum where railroad workers can communicate about their job and the rail industry.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and who have handled hundreds of railroad worker injury and general railroad injury cases. Please take a few moments to review our railroad injury case results involving FELA and other rail employee protection laws.

We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and we have been named one of the best Best Injury Law Firms in North Carolina for personal injury law since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Rick and Jim have been listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

We would like to send you one of our free reports about railroad injury and FELA cases, including the Dos and Don'ts When Injured at a Railroad: A Railroad Worker's FELA Rights and What Railroad Claim Agents Agents Won't Tell You (But You Must Know).

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call promptly.