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STRAIGHT TRACK Special Verdict Report
Jury Returns $3.4 Million Record
Verdict In West Virginia For Injured Railroader
Designated Counsel James L. Farina of Hoey & Farina, P.C., is proud to
report that he obtained a $3,431,026.00 verdict on November 23, 2009, in
Bluefield, West Virginia on behalf of Larry L. Koger, a former railroad
conductor, and against the Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
STRAIGHT TRACK #278
Serious Personal Injury
Hoey & Farina represents seriously injured individuals and their
families in a broad range of legal matters resulting from: motor vehicle
accidents, defective or dangerous products, medical malpractice, and
construction or other work accidents. All of our trial attorneys have
extensive experience in general personal injury litigation, as well as
railroad related cases.
STRAIGHT TRACK #277
Tangled In The Net
MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, internet games and cell phones are effective
means of communication and entertainment in today’s high-tech world.
However, these electronic mediums and devices can be a means to
voluntarily give up your right to privacy, put yourself under
surveillance and result in your dismissal from service with the
railroad.
STRAIGHT TRACK Special Verdict Report
Big Verdict For Metra Engineer
"Trapped-Doored"
Hoey & Farina Attorney George T. Brugess obtained a $500,000 verdict in
Chicago, Illinois on behalf of Harry Balough, a 60 year old Metra
Engineer. As a result of a defective locomotive trap door, Mr. Balough
suffered traumatic migraines and was disabled from his railroad career.
STRAIGHT TRACK Special Verdict Report
Major Verdict for Injured Railroad
Employee After 27 Day Trial
Hoey & Farina Attorney Craig Church obtained a $4,800,000.00 gross
verdict on behalf of George Dunlap, a 55 year old former conductor, and
against the Wisconsin Central Railroad (“CN/WC”).
STRAIGHT TRACK #276
Expect The Unexpected
One of the first rules that a new railroader will learn and veteran
railroader's follow is to "Expect Movement of Trains on Any Track in Any
Direction at Any Time." In other words, if you “expect the unexpected”
while at work, you'll increase the chances that you'll go home safely at
the end of every day.
STRAIGHT TRACK #275
The Bugs Are Back In Town
The warm, sunny days of summer are back! And, so are the insects! Some
insects are a nuisance when working outdoors, but some insects can
actually be quite dangerous to your health.
STRAIGHT TRACK #274
They Rode the Rails in Style
An article from the Wall Street Journal regarding a new railroad museum
in Florida.
STRAIGHT TRACK #273
Back To The Basics: How To Complete
An On-The-Job Injury Report
Railroads have a system in place as to how to respond if you claim an
injury while on duty. YOU need to know what to expect if injured at work
and how to complete an on-the-job injury report to protect yourself and
your family.
STRAIGHT TRACK #272
Lincoln Rides to the Rescue of
Injured Railroaders
Abraham Lincoln's work as a lawyer for railroads is well known. But a
new book on Lincoln's 25-year legal career shows that Lincoln was also
one of the first attorneys in the country to champion an injured
railroad employee.
STRAIGHT TRACK #271
So They Claim…
Why Dealing With The Railroad Isn’t In
Your Best Interest
"You don't need to talk to an attorney. Give me a chance to take care of
you." If you have been injured on the railroad you probably have heard
those words.
STRAIGHT TRACK #270
Don't Be Taken For A Ride
When we talk to the members at union meetings there is one question that
is asked on a regular basis. "Should I ride in a motor vehicle driven by
one of my fellow employees or a company official?"
STRAIGHT TRACK #269
For A Limited Time Only
Let's get right to the point - the FELA has a three (3) year statute of
limitations. That means, if you are injured at work, you have three (3)
years from the date of the accident, or when you should have known of
your injury, in which to file a lawsuit or settle your claim against
your employer railroad. If you do not file a lawsuit within that time
limit, you are forever barred from doing so.
STRAIGHT TRACK #268
Failed Coupling Under FELA
If an injured railroader can prove there is a violation of Section 2 of
the Federal Safety Appliance Act, such as a failed coupling, it doesn't
matter whether the railroader stepped between the cars. The railroad is
absolutely liable and there is no contributory negligence issue to
reduce the railroader's recovery.
STRAIGHT TRACK #267
Emergency Response Checklist
To relieve part of the burden on you and your family in the time of a
serious injury, steps must be taken to prepare and respond to such an
emergency.
STRAIGHT TRACK #266
McLaughlin v. CSXT -- Offer: 0,
Verdict: $2,331,000.00
There is an old adage among trial lawyers, "settle your losers and try
your winners." The problem is that the other side also knows that
saying, and one side's "loser" is the other side's "winner." The true
test of a dedicated firm is its willingness to go to trial on a
difficult case, one the other side believes is a winner for it, and
still prevail against the odds.
If you have any questions regarding a FELA personal injury matter, please
email us or phone our office toll free at (888)
425-1212. Your questions will be promptly answered with no obligation on your part.
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