Railroad Accidents Law Blog

Veolia Attorneys Fail to Meet With Metrolink Train Crash Victims

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Paul J. Hedlund




Victims of a deadly 2008 Metrolink train crash gathered in Ventura, California on January 17, 2012 for a scheduled meeting with representatives from Veolia Transportation, the company contracted to manage Metrolink crews.

In an all too familiar move on the part of Veolia, representatives canceled the meeting on Tuesday morning. The meeting was to be held to discuss Veolia compensating the victims an additional $150 million over the $200 million federal cap on... Read More

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Topic: Railroad Accidents

Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak Named to the Top Tier of Law Firms in the Field of Railroad Law by U.S. News and World Report

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by William G. Jungbauer

For more than 75 years, Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak has been the law firm injured people, railroaders and their families turn to for help at FELA Railroad Injury and some of the most difficult times of their lives.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

How Does FELA Protect Injured Railroad Workers?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 by William G. Jungbauer

While some railroad workers can receive protection under the workers compensation laws of their particular state, in cases where the negligent actions or failures of an employer cause an injury, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows injured railroad company workers to file personal injury lawsuits against their employers in federal or state court.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

What is the Process for Filing a Railroad Injury Lawsuit?

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by William G. Jungbauer

Railroad employee injury claims under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) are very different from injury claims made by workers in other fields. Most workers bring injury claims against their employers under the workers compensation laws of their particular states. These laws usually set up administrative procedures that resolve most claims before they go to court.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

National Railroad Accident Statistics

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Charles W. Armbruster

Since the dawn of the locomotive age, the great physical power and speed of railroad engines and railcars as well as the tracks on which they ride have been both a blessing and a curse. The country was built-and continues to run-on railroads. But serious and deadly accidents occur because of them on a daily basis.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

California/Nevada Negligent Train Accidents And Wrongful Death Cases

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

1000's of riders and train company employees are injured on our nations rails every day. Some are simple accidents. Some are fatal. A lot of these injuries are due the negligence of the train companies themselves or their employees.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

Attorney Emery Brett Ledger: California Zephyr Train Accident Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury of any type and need help determining whether or not you have a case, seek the advice and counsel of an experienced auto accident attorney as soon as possible to determine what legal options you may have. For a free and detailed evaluation with a auto accident lawyer at Ledger & Associates, please call 1-800-300-0001 or visit the firm's website for more information at www.ledgerlaw.com.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

Negligent train and railroad accident attorneys standing by

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

For a free, confidential, detailed evaluation with a personal injury lawyer at Ledger & Associates, please call 1-800-300-0001 or visit the firm's website for more information at www.ledgerlaw.com.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

Ledger & Associates: California's Finest Bus, Train & Subway Accident Law Firm.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

With the volume and destruction of railroad accidents on the rise recently, it's important-if you were injured or a loved one was killed in a train accident-to put your trust in Ledger & Associates, the best train, railroad and commuter rail accident personal injury law firm.... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents

Help Is Available If You've Been Injured On A Train Or Subway.

Friday, April 29, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

If you think you or a loved one may have been involved in a negligent accident and/or died to the negligence of another and need help determining whether or not you have a case, you need to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to determine what legal options you may have. For a free, confidential, detailed evaluation with a personal injury lawyer at Ledger & Associates, please call 1-800-300-0001 or visit the firm's website for more information at www.ledgerlaw.co... Read More
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Topic: Railroad Accidents
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