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Railroad injuries are often serious and require extensive medical treatment.  If you have been injured while working for a railroad, you are not alone.  The railroad injury attorneys at Goldstein & Bashner are experienced in handling railroad injury cases and can help you.  Our law firm has gained the support of Local 589, a division of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union due to our strong record of helping injured railroad workers receive compensation for their injuries. 

Contact Goldstein & Bashner today at (888) NYLAW12 for a free, no obligation case evaluation.

Railroad employees are protected under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which provides full compensation if the railroad was negligent.  Compensation available under FELA is usually a lot higher than what is provided through New York Workers' Compensation Law for non-railroad workers. 

In order to have a successful FELA claim, you need to take immediate action.  You should also contact an experienced FELA lawyer at Goldstein & Bashner as soon as possible.  We will help you build a strong case so that you can recover compensation for your injuries.  Some of the type of cases we represent include:

• Electrical explosions resulting in injuries
• Back injuries from unsafe work practices by the railroad
• Falls from substantial heights

Our clients often include laborers who replace track, linemen who go up poles and re-wire, workers who fix broken rails and railroaders who move items from one track to another.  We have extensive knowledge and expertise when it comes to bringing actions under FELA to help our clients recover damages for their injuries.  Our railroad injury lawyers know how to gather the facts and evidence to prove the railroad was negligent and that the negligence caused the injuries.

As a client of Goldstein & Bashner, you will be represented by a railroad injury attorney who will take your case personally.  We measure the success of our law firm by the well being of our clients.  Our attorneys know what it is like to be affected by a serious injury, as we have witnessed family members being forced to cope with disabilities.  So not only are you being represented by a lawyer who is experienced and has a strong track record of winning railroad injury cases, you are also working with someone who cares about what you are going through and you can trust.

We also created a book that will help you navigate through the confusing legal process following a railroad injury.  The book titled, (Title of book goes here and link) covers everything you need to know following a personal injury, such as:

• Finding the right attorney
• Understanding the legal process
• Steps in personal injury cases

 
The FELA lawyers at Goldstein & Bashner have nearly 40 years of combined experience.  We have offices conveniently located in Manhattan and Long Island.  Contact us today at (888) NYLAW12 for a free legal consultation.

Goldstein & Bashner represents railroad injury cases throughout New York, including Long Island, New York City, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County.

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Blog for FELA/Railroad

• Finally A Judge Who Spanks The New York City Transit Authority!

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Library for FELA/Railroad:

• In this decision you will see a Judge in Brooklyn who sets the Transit Authority straight on its poor behavior in providing discovery to the plaintiff's lawyer.   
  Description: Here is the actual decision of Williams v The New York City Transit Authority. Copy it and give it to your lawyer if you have a pending Transit Authority matter.
• If you are a railroad employee you are working in one of the most dangerous occupations. If you are injured call Goldstein and Bashner to learn what you should and should not do after youi have been in an accident.   
  Description: You think the the RailRoad is going to be there after you're injured on the job? Think again! The Long Island RailRoad, Metro North and Amtrak are only concerned about protecting themselves from lawsuits. Who will protect you? We will.Call Accident Lawyers Goldstein and Bashner for FREE information.

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Frequent Questions for FELA/Railroad:

• I work on the third rail at the Long Island Rail Road. I was injured in an electrical fire. I was cited for violations. Can I still bring a claim?
• I work for the Long Island Railroad. I was injured while lifting some heavy equipment. What are my rights?

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Case Results for FELA/Railroad:

• Trapped in an escalator motor pit
• Electrical explosion after cutting live cable
• Injured while lifting heavy cable
• Fall from a communication pole
• Slip and fall in train yard

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Web Resources for FELA/Railroad:

• Railroad Employees Who Want To Report Saftey Concerns

  Description: Close calls demonstration project is a  voluntary, confidential demonstration program for railroad carriers and their employees to report close calls without receiving disciplinary action. If you are an employee of the Long Island RailRoad, Amtrak, Metro North you can make confidential reports at the site.

• Railroad Retirement Board

  Description: All the information you need regarding your retirement information

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