You are driving on a California road when you spot a railroad crossing up ahead. If the gate is not dropped down, you might think you have no problem driving over the tracks. However, depending on the vehicle you drive, the law could require you to exercise greater...
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Month: August 2018
Receiving compensation from FELA for your injuries
Federal law provides railroad workers the right to obtain compensation for injuries sustained during the scope of their employment. Obtaining damages through this process may seem complicated. Recovering compensation for injuries due to your company's or its...
Are one-man crews dangerous?
The freight railroads would have the public believe that operating massive freight trains with a "one-man crew" is perfectly safe.According to NBC News, the railroads want to operate their trains with a one-person crew. They want only the engineer to have to be aboard...
What is the law about railroad crews using mobile devices?
Everyone is aware of the laws regarding using mobile devices when driving a vehicle on California roadways. However, are there any rules for workers on trains? These are also vehicles, but traditional road laws do not apply because they are not traveling on roadways....
What is paresis?
If the term paresis seems similar to the word paralysis, you would not be far off in thinking the two are related. The Very Well Health website describes paresis as a weakness in the limbs that can also manifest as paralysis. Like paralysis, paresis can result...