Connecticut Railroad Injuries

At Cahill & Perry, P.C., railroad accident law firm in Connecticut, we have more than 45 years experience in representing victims of railroad accidents or railyard occupational injury. Our lawyers have a successful history of filing FELA claims and winning you the CT FELA award you deserve for your railroad injury.

FELA Awards for Railyard Injuries

FELA, or the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, is designed by Congress to guarantee railroad workers compensation for their work-related injuries. By shifting the liability for work injuries to the employer, the legislation also encourages employers to make their railyards as safe as possible to prevent injuries.

However, the FELA itself does not guarantee you compensation for an injury unless you know how to guide your claim through the system and prove negligence on the part of your employer. If you have been in an accident or suffer from occupational health hazards, the first step in filing a FELA claim is to contact railroad lawyers experienced with the process. The attorneys at our law firm know how to get you the compensation you deserve for your physical suffering and medical expenses, and can help you avoid making mistakes that could later cost you your fair and just recovery.

Our law firm has offices conveniently located in Connecticut, Boston, MA, and New York, NY. We have represented workers for NJ Transit, Metro-North, PATH and Amtrak among others. The physical recovery alone for a railyard accident can be overwhelming; let our lawyers help you get the financial compensation you deserve. Don’t let lack of legal aid come between you and your fair and just FELA award.

If you have suffered from a railroad accident injury and need legal representation, call us at Cahill & Perry at our toll free number, 800-576-0515, or contact us through our quick web form.

noteworthy Cases

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$10.8 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Conductor wrongful death case. (Avery v. Metro-North RR).
$8 Million settlement for an Amtrak Trackman who sustained a crushed leg. (Cevasco v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.).
$7 Million settlement for a Metro-North Foreman whose legs were amputated. (Renert v. Metro-North RR).
$5.8 Million settlement for an Amtrak Conductor who sustained a head injury. (Fitzpatrick v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.).
$5.5 Million settlement for a Metro-North Machinist wrongful death case. (Pieger v. Metro-North RR).
$4.3 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Conductor wrongful death case. (Ard v. Metro-North RR)
$2.57 Million Verdict for an Amtrak Conductor who sustained a back injury. (Pace v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.).
$2.5 Million Settlement for a Metro-North employee who sustained a serious head injury.
Settled for a Confidential Sum for a Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company Trackman wrongful death case. (Macaulay v. Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.)
$6.250 Million Verdict in 2023 which was later reduced to $2.1 Million for a Metro-North Structural Welder/Ironworker who sustained head and neck injuries and has returned to work. (Torres v. Metro-North RR).
$2 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Lineman who sustained an electrical burn (Curly v. Metro-North RR).
$2 Million Settlement in 2020 for a Providence & Worcester Railroad Company Conductor who sustained a serious head injury and returned to work for another RR as an Engineer. (Scarpa v. Providence & Worcester Railroad Company.)
$2 Million Settlement for a Metro-North Conductor who sustained a fractured leg.
Settled for a Confidential Sum in 2019 an Amtrak Lineman involving an electrocution causing a permanent occupational disability. (Anderson v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.).
$1.85 Million Verdict for an Amtrak Ticket Agent who was assaulted. (Schneider v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.)
Compensatory and punitive damages Verdicts and subsequently settled for $1.8 Million in 2023 for a Metro-North
Conductor who suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Moran v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority).
$1.69 Million Settlement for an Amtrak Supervisor who was shot by an employee. (Cornelius v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.)
$1.65 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Lineman who sustained foot and ankle injuries. (Keating v. Metro-North RR).
$1.65 Million Verdict for a Metro-North TA Employee who sustained an Open Tibia Fracture to his left leg. (Rivera v. Metro-North RR).
$1.54 Million Verdict for an Amtrak General Foreman who sustained a herniated disc in his lower back. (Brady v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation).
$1.45 Million Verdict for a Construction Worker who sustained a left hip injury. (Quintiliani v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation).
$1.42 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Machinist who sustained a fractured rib and a herniated disc. (Hall v. Metro-North RR).
$1.4 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Mechanical Gang Foreman who sustained burns from an explosion of steam on an engine. (Berry v. Metro-North RR).
$1.4 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Carpenter Foreman who sustained a back injury. (Kendall v. Metro-North RR).
$1.3 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Signal Trainee Maintainer who sustained a back injury from a slip and fall. (Moran v. Metro-North RR).
$1.2 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Signal Maintainer who sustained a back injury and post-concussion syndrome. (Manes v. Metro-North RR).
$1.2 Million Verdict for a Metro-North Trackman who sustained crushed legs. (Murillo v. Metro-North RR).
$1 Million Settlement for a Metro-North Trackman who sustained burns from pot welding and subsequently returned to work. (Burke v. Metro-North RR).