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Straight
Track #234
If you're injured on the railroad, do you know your
rights? Test your knowledge by answering True or False to each of the
following statements:
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If I am injured on
the railroad: |
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I am covered by
Workers' Compensation. |
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the railroad has
to pay me my wages while I'm off. |
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I don't have to comply with
company instructions while I'm off. |
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it is in my best interest to
accept the railroad's offer of light duty. |
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when I return to work the
railroad has to pay me at least my lost-wages. |
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the value of my injury is
worth 2.5 X my lost wages. |
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If I get fired for my injury, I
lose my right to financial recovery. |
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the railroad has to approve my
medical treatment. |
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my doctors must release my
medical files to the railroad. |
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the railroad is responsible for
my medical bills. |
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the railroad determines if I am
entitled to a disability. |
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it's the claim agent's job to
make sure my financial needs are met. |
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I am required to give a statement
to the claim agent. |
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and when I deal with the claim
agent, I will not be put under surveillance. |
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and the claim agent gives me
advances, the railroad is admitting responsibility for my
injury. |
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the railroad is admitting
responsibility for my injury if they don't call a disciplinary
investigation. |
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and I receive advances from the
claim agent, I don't have the right to hire an attorney. |
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a three year statute of
limitation is the only one which applies. |
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the railroad can extend the three
year statute of limitations. |
Answer Key
So, are you confident with your answers?
Well, if you answered "True" to any of the above
statements, you have misconceptions in your basic understanding of your
rights under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. You may be putting
yourself and your family at risk. Knowledge is everything when
protecting your rights under the law. Feel free to contact us any time
at (888) 425-1212 to discuss any of the statements listed in this test.
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