Railroad Injuries and Deaths

Injured on New York Subway? You May Have Right to a Legal Claim

New York can be a bustling, busy city. With this many people and moving parts, the chances of accidents increase. In the event of an injury or accident on the New York subway or any other service provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), such as the Staten Island Railway, you may be able to …

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What Are the Main Causes of Train Accidents?

Train accidents are extremely frightening for passengers. Oftentimes, they are also fatal. When you or someone you love sustains an injury in a train accident, you have every right to hold the responsible party accountable and seek compensation beyond the settlement offers from insurance. Understanding the cause of your train accident will be essential for …

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The Effect Of Social Media On Personal Injury Litigation

FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: February 7, 2020             In the year 2020, use of social media services to communicate with friends and families has replaced letter writing …

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Spine Injuries Explained – Educational Series Part 1

FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: August 13, 2019 Rear-end or head-on car accidents often cause spinal injuries. Our personal injury lawyer, Ira Maurer, explains the parts of the spine, testing, and spinal cord …

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Shoulder Injuries Explained – Educational Series

FREE consultations by telephone or by internet video conferencing are now available. Fishkill Injury Attorney Serving Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Lagrangeville and Nearby Areas of Hudson Valley Posted: July 31, 2019 Shoulder injuries are often caused by auto accidents and workplace or construction accidents. Damage to the shoulder joint, tendons, rotator cuff, and other shoulder injuries …

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Federal Railroad Administration Publishes 4th Quarter 2018 Positive Train Control Data

February 15, 2019Contact: FRA Public AffairsTel.: (202) 493-6024      Railroad industry met or exceeded the statutory 2018 requirements WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released a status update regarding railroads’ self-reported progress toward full implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems as of December 31, 2018.  All required railroads either met the December …

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FRA Seeks Comment On Whether Railroad Operations Should Be Automated

The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) was enacted 110 years ago to place economic pressure on the railroad barons to spend money to make it safer to work in the interstate railroad industry.  The FELA makes interstate railroads legally responsible for providing their employees with a reasonably safe place to work.  This has been interpreted …

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FRA Takes Proactive Approach To Help Railroads Implement Positive Train Control By End of 2018

News March 20, 2018 FRA Public Affairs[email protected]  FRA Takes Proactive Approach to Help Railroads Meet Congressional PTC RequirementRailroads’ Progress on Positive Train Control Remains Uneven  WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT’s) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released a status update on its efforts to assist railroads in implementing positive train control systems (PTC), along with the …

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Federal Railroad Administration Announces New Northeast Initiative

FRA 05-17June 12, 2017Contact: FRA Public AffairsTel.: (202) 493-6024    U.S. Department of Transportation Advances Rail Plansfor Northeast Corridor Sets Stage for Expedited Permitting Process for Rail Infrastructure Projects WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released the Northeast Corridor (NEC) FUTURE Record of Decision (ROD).  NEC FUTURE is FRA’s comprehensive planning effort to identify …

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