April 18, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Working on a Connecticut railroad is often demanding, tiring and dangerous. Railroad worker injuries can occur at any time. Some injuries are the result of sudden, unexpected accidents, while others develop slowly, over time, due to the type of… Read more »
April 08, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Monday, April 8, 2019. Connecticut readers may recall an Amtrak collision that involved multiple members of the United States Congress in 2018. This week’s headlines tell of another collision that occurred on the same line of tracks. In fact, for the first time in… Read more »
March 31, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Sunday, March 31, 2019. In Connecticut and across the country, working on a railroad is dangerous. Any number of issues can arise on any given day that could result in serious railroad worker injuries. If such an incident occurs, it is critical that… Read more »
March 25, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Monday, March 25, 2019. Trains are a common mode of transportation in Connecticut. Many people use them to commute to and from work. Railroad companies are obligated to provide proper training and equipment to keep workers and passengers safe. When railroad accidents occur and passengers… Read more »
March 22, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law on Friday, March 22, 2019. If you’ve been an employee for a Connecticut railroad for some time, you likely have a keen understanding of how dangerous crossroads can be. Whether you’re a conductor, engineer or line worker, you no doubt have heard stories or experienced situations where… Read more »
March 19, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad disability benefits on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is likely to impact some Connecticut railroad workers. The issue involved was litigated in two lower courts, and both of those court ruled in favor of workers regarding railroad disability benefits. However, the nation’s… Read more »
March 12, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Many Connecticut railroad workers and their families have been devastated in the aftermath of serious train collisions. Railroad accidents often make national news headlines because they are so disastrous, often resulting in fatalities. Many of those who survive endure long,… Read more »
March 06, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. If a Connecticut train is moving along the tracks and a negligent driver is nearby, it could possibly lead to disaster. Railroad accidents often occur when cars try to beat a train at a crossroads. In such situations, if employees… Read more »
February 27, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. When accidents happen along Connecticut railroads, the National Transportation Safety Board typically launches investigations. During preliminary investigations, there are often a lot more questions than answers regarding how railroad worker injuries might have occurred and what or who may… Read more »
February 21, 2019
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law on Thursday, February 21, 2019. As a Connecticut railroad employee, you might enjoy working outdoors. In fact, your love of nature, coupled with your love of trains may have been a significant factor toward your career choice. Perhaps you spend hours in a train yard or work… Read more »