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The Straight Track Index 2005:
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STRAIGHT TRACK #230
An Accident Waiting To Happen
The winter months are approaching. Existing dangerous work conditions may
become even more dangerous due to ice and snow. STRAIGHT TRACK #229
Are You Aware?
The following is the information recently passed along to a railroader
concerning Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. STRAIGHT TRACK #228
Never Put Off Reporting An Accident
The following relates the actual events that occurred to one railroader
when he didn't file a personal injury after getting hurt on the job
because of the fear of retribution from his supervisors.
STRAIGHT TRACK #227
The Personal Injury Report –
A Deadly Weapon In The Railroad’s Arsenal
The railroad's Personal Injury Report is the first document in the
litigation paper trail. For this reason, it assumes greater reliability
in the eyes of the railroad, and juries that consider liability in FELA
cases. STRAIGHT TRACK #226
Railroad Employees Medical Treatment Act
Illinois is to become the first state in the nation to to bring severe
financial penalties to bear on any railroad whose managers attempt to
deny or delay medical treatment from an employee injured in the
workplace, or who attempt to interfere with a course of medical
treatment after it is under way. STRAIGHT TRACK #225
Weathering The Storm
Unless you have an economic plan in place prior to being injured, you are
going to be in for hard times. And, you are in a position of weakness
with the railroad. STRAIGHT TRACK #224
Inspector General Finds Lax FRA Enforcement
The Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation concluded
in a recent report that "systemic safety issues still exist with the
four major railroads, which raise questions about the adequacy of FRA's
regulatory oversight." Read the entire report here.
STRAIGHT TRACK #223
Do You Copy?
On the importance of getting a copy of an injury report.
STRAIGHT TRACK #222
Support HB 2449, End Injury Harassment
In a bid to increase the safety of all railroaders, a bill is moving
through the Illinois legislature which aims to end the practice of rail
carriers in delaying, denying or interfering with the medical treatment
of injured employees. STRAIGHT TRACK #221
Important Verdict For Maintenance Of Way
Worker Affirmed By Eighth Circuit Court Of Appeals
On February 7, 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri
affirmed a $740,282 verdict for a Hoey & Farina client, a BNSF
maintenance of way worker from Iowa. STRAIGHT TRACK #220
The Railroad As Big Brother
Employee Control Through The Use of Medical Exams, Rehab Nurses & Medical
Case Managers.
If you have any questions regarding a FELA personal injury matter, please
email us or phone our office toll free at (888)
425-1212. Your questions will be promptly answered with no obligation on your part.
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