Railroad Worker Injuries

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Railroad worker injuries blamed on inadequate inspections

January 13, 2018

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. It’s logical to assume most Connecticut railroad workers started the new year hoping that 2018 would bring them much success in their careers and that they would stay safe as they carry out their tasks and duties on the… Read more »

Railroad worker injuries lead to post derailment litigation

January 11, 2018

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Thursday, January 11, 2018. An Amtrak train derailed in another state, which resulted in injuries to several people. Connecticut railroad workers and those who travel by train may want to pay close attention to a claim that has been filed against the railroad. Railroad… Read more »

Railroad worker injuries may be acute or develop over time

January 03, 2018

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Connecticut railroad workers are often at risk for injury when they carry out their workplace duties. Those who work directly on trains, such as engineers, conductors or linemen, are most at risk. This type of work ranks high on… Read more »

Know how to protect yourself if you’re injured on the railroad

December 01, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad accidents on Friday, December 1, 2017. You might be one of many Connecticut railroad workers whose dream of working with trains began in childhood. Perhaps you come from a family where railroad work spans across several generations. Working on the railroad can be a rewarding experience;… Read more »

Cover all bases re railroad worker injuries and FELA

November 21, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Working on a Connecticut railroad (or any other railway system in the nation) is an extremely dangerous job. There have been several recent railroad accidents that resulted in railroad worker injuries and deaths. Fortunately, recovering railroad workers are protected by the… Read more »

Sudden impact or repeated stress re railroad worker injuries

September 27, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Those who work on Connecticut railroads often perform the same duties every day. Others have jobs where tasks and schedules fluctuate. In either circumstance, there are typically good days and bad days; bad ones often arise when railroad worker… Read more »

How response time may affect railroad worker injuries

September 04, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Monday, September 4, 2017. Many Connecticut residents recently joined others throughout the nation in viewing a complete solar eclipse. In southern areas that were in the direct path of the projected orbit map, many say complete darkness encompassed their towns for several minutes…. Read more »

Falls from locomotives frequent cause of railroad worker injuries

August 24, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Trains may be larger than many Connecticut residents think, especially if they don’t have much firsthand experience with these massive machines. Working on a railroad is considered risky business, and many railroad worker injuries are suffered when workers fall… Read more »

Resources for those recovering from railroad worker injuries

July 31, 2017

On behalf of Cahill & Perry, P.C. Attorneys at Law posted in railroad worker injuries on Monday, July 31, 2017. Along with construction, community service rescue work and agriculture employment, railroad work in Connecticut is high on the list of most dangerous jobs in the nation. Railroad worker injuries often prevent those afflicted from returning to their duties, sometimes… Read more »

  • $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).

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