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What
are my rights if I am injured on the job?
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Railroad
workers have the right to be compensated for on the
job injuries that are caused by the negligence of the
railroad or any of its employees.
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What should I do if I am injured while working
for the railroad?
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- Record the names, addresses and telephone numbers
of any witnesses to your accident.
- See your own doctor for medical treatment.
- Do not attend a railroad investigation without
union representation.
- Act promptly in order to protect your
rights and to promote safe working conditions for
fellow employees.
- Immediately contact an attorney who is
experienced representing injured railroad workers.
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Am
I automatically entitled to receive compensation from
the railroad if I am injured on the job?
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NO!!!
You must prove that your injury was caused at least in
part by the negligence of the railroad or its
employees.
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How much compensation should I receive for my
injuries?
Every case is different.
The amount of money that you are entitled to
receive for your injury depends upon many factors,
including:
- The degree of negligence by the railroad or its
employees
- Whether your own carelessness was responsible for
all or part of your injury
- The seriousness of your injury
- The length of time that you receive medical
treatment
- Whether your injury is permanent
- Your past lost wages
- Whether you will be able to return to your job
with the railroad
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Why do I need an attorney experienced in
Railroad Law?
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The railroad
is like no other industry.
Its operations are dangerous and complex.
An injury claim can be mishandled if you are
not represented by an attorney experienced in
railroad law.
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When should I contact an attorney?
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IMMEDIATELY!
Evidence and information sometimes becomes
unavailable with the passage of time.
Your attorney will immediately conduct an
investigation, obtain witness statements, and gather
evidence.
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Can
I lose my job or be disciplined for hiring an
attorney?
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Should I accept money from the railroad claims
agent while I am disabled?
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You
should speak to an experienced railroad attorney
before you take a penny from the claims agent!
The claims agent will require you to give a detailed
statement about your accident in exchange for the
money.
You may severely jeopardize your case and your
right to full compensation by giving a statement
without the advice of an attorney or your union
representative.
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Do I have to give the railroad a written
statement or tape recorded statement?
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ALL
INJURED EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT
REPORT SHORTLY AFTER THEY ARE INJURED!
Most of the questions on the accident report
deal with the cause of the accident.
Do not go into detail when answering a
question.
BE BRIEF!
A claims agent or a supervisor may also ask an injured
worker to give a detailed written or tape recorded
statement.
DO NOT GIVE A DETAILED WRITTEN OR TAPE RECORDED
STATEMENT WITHOUT THE ADVICE OF YOUR ATTORNEY OR UNION
REPRESENTATIVE!
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Must I be treated by the company selected
doctor?
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NO!!
You have the right to choose your own
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