June 29, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Railroad work is definitely among jobs at risk for injury; in fact, many consider it one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. Connecticut railroad workers may relate to the devastation often caused to employees and families when railroad accidents occur…. Read more »
May 29, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Monday, May 29, 2017. Many travelers choose trains as their preferred mode of transportation. Others make their livings on the railroad. Such work and travel often provides scenic beauty of pastoral Connecticut landscapes and surrounding countrysides and hills, but when railroad accidents occur, the devastation that… Read more »
May 13, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Passenger trains have been a popular means of transportation for individuals in Connecticut and elsewhere for many years. Individuals who live in areas of heavily congested traffic often rely on trains to reach their destinations on time. The workers who… Read more »
May 10, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Many Connecticut travelers choose commercial trains as their modes of transportation. Others not only ride the railroad on vacation but make their livings working there as well. There may be many perks to working on a railroad; still, this type… Read more »
May 05, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Friday, May 5, 2017. If you were to take a quick survey on the street in Connecticut, asking passers-by what they think the most dangerous jobs in the nation are, many would mention work in construction and farming. Some, however, may also include… Read more »
April 20, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Most people here in Connecticut and elsewhere associate work injuries with one-time events. True, many injuries occur due to railroad accidents, and they are often work-related. However, some injuries occur over your time working for the railroads, which could present… Read more »
April 03, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Monday, April 3, 2017. Over the past month alone two separate train cars transporting ethanol have derailed. While the first incident did not involve any injuries and no hazardous materials were spilled, the second crash was more severe. Several cars ruptured and erupted into… Read more »
March 22, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Working for a railroad company in Connecticut and across the country is unique in many ways, least of all, the handling of an injury. Since railroad accidents are not covered by workers’ compensation, like with most other industries, an employee must be… Read more »
March 07, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. As city streets and highways become more crowded, drivers may forget about the existence of railroads until a passing train stops traffic and makes them wait. The fast pace of society may make this wait seem much longer than it… Read more »
February 16, 2017
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Thursday, February 23, 2017. When people think of accidents involving railroad workers, they often think of accidents involving train crashes and collisions. However, workers can be injured even when a train isn’t even moving. A recent accident in New York was a tragic reminder of this…. Read more »