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Railroads were once the prevailing way to get from one destination to another in the United States. With that came a lot of work for people who were building, operating and maintaining these railroads. The industry might not be as prominent in today's world, but it...
Minnesotans who work in the railroad industry might be under the impression that despite the inherent dangers of their job with large vehicles, heavy equipment and other factors, they will not have to worry about being in a car accident should be aware that accidents...
Due to the 1908 Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad workers fall under different rules in the event of workplace injury. The labor-intensive industry is vulnerable to injury but anyone who does get hurt is ineligible to file for workers' compensation,...
Railroad work takes a certain amount of grit and determination. This is because working on a railroad in Minneapolis can expose an employee to many physical dangers. However, one danger associated with railroad work that may not be so obvious is the infliction of...
Railroad workers are confronted with various potential safety hazards in their work environment. Unlike most injured workers, rail employees are not able to file for workers' compensation. Instead, rail employees are covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act....
Most workers in the country that are injured on-the-job can apply for workers' compensation benefits. However, this does not apply to railroad workers. Instead, railroad workers fall under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA.) Unfortunately, many railroad...
The United States Congress enacted the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) in 1908, and FELA is still going strong today. FELA protects railroad workers for occupational hazards related to the rail industry. At the turn of the last century, workers dying in...
Railroad workers are an essential component in keeping Minnesota railroads running at optimum efficiency. No one can underestimate the importance of railroads, not just for transporting people but for interstate commerce as well. However, there is no denying that...