June 26, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Connecticut railroads are dangerous places as are all other rail systems across the nation. Railroad worker injuries often result through human error, system malfunctions or employer negligence. In fact, a recent tragedy occurred in another state that left one young worker… Read more »
June 13, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. What do the terms electrocution, spinal injuries, asbestos-related cancer and wrongful death have in common? Sadly, each of these phrases refers to tragedies often experienced in the railroad industry in Connecticut and beyond. Railroad worker injuries continue to occur… Read more »
May 01, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. A man who used to work for one of the largest freight railroad companies outside Connecticut recently scored a tremendous victory in court regarding multiple injuries he suffered on the job. His situation resulted in a railroad worker injuries jury trial,… Read more »
April 03, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. No one has to tell Connecticut railroad employees how dangerous train work can be. In fact, railroad work is often ranked high among most dangerous jobs in the nation. Any on-the-job injury is unfortunate; however, railroad worker injuries that prove fatal… Read more »
March 30, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Friday, March 30, 2018. For various reasons, railroad work ranks high on lists of most dangerous jobs in the nation. It’s no secret that traveling down railroad tracks at high speeds on a moving locomotive leaves room for any number of tragedies to occur… Read more »
March 21, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Working on a Connecticut railroad can be very dangerous. Then again, even if one’s work for a railroad is behind a desk in an office, there may still be a risk for personal injury. For instance, many railroad worker… Read more »
March 08, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Employers who oversee railroad systems throughout Connecticut are obligated to fulfill their responsibilities to keep workers as safe as possible on the job. This typically includes informing workers of possible workplace hazards as well as providing appropriate training and… Read more »
February 27, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. An Amtrak worker injured on the job in January has a long history of public service. He spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy and served his community as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. He has also… Read more »
February 14, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. A man who worked for Union Pacific Railroad has sued his employers under the Federal Employers Liability Act. His claim states that he suffered permanent disability from a railroad worker injury that could have likely been prevented were it… Read more »
January 16, 2018
On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Many Connecticut railroad workers and their families were saddened to learn about a recent derailment that took place in another state. There were several fatalities involved and news of the tragedy reaffirmed opinions that system and equipment upgrades and… Read more »