Filing a FELA Claim for Railroad Injuries in New Jersey

November 28, 2024

Key FELA Concepts for Injured Railroad Workers

Railroad work is not merely driving a train or flipping switches to ensure that trains do not collide. It can be dangerous, as keeping railway travel safe includes inspecting trains, tracks, and equipment. So, when train accidents or mechanical failures occur, railway workers are on the scene, potentially exposing themselves to dangerous chemicals and conditions.

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June 28, 2024

Sleepless in New Jersey: Daylight Savings Time and Workplace Injuries

The Connection Between Potential Sleep Loss and Heightened Workplace Safety Risks Due to DST Daylight Savings Time (DST) has a long history in the United States, dating back to 1784. Benjamin Franklin believed that starting the day earlier would be economical in terms of candle savings. Longer daylight hours meant fewer candles burned. Over a

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August 12, 2019

What Benefits do I get from a Med and Temp Right?

Experienced team of attorneys Serving Workers Compensation Clients in Princeton, Hamilton, Pennington and across Mercer County, NJ The workers’ comp lawyers at Cohen & Riechelson will fight to get the benefits you deserve. Additionally, we work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if you receive compensation for your injuries. What is

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June 24, 2019

Injured at Work and Employer Refuses to Cover Medical Expenses

Serving Injured Workers in Trenton, Princeton, Hamilton and across Mercer County NJ I got hurt at work, but my employer will not pay my medical bills and has not paid me any compensation. What can I do and what are my rights? When you are injured at work, your employer has a legal obligation to select a medical provider, arrange

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May 13, 2019

What is Workers Compensation?

Serving workers´ compensation clients in Trenton, Princeton, Lawrence, Hamilton, and across the greater Mercer County area Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. Each state has its own laws and programs for workers’ compensation. The federal government also has a separate workers’ comp program,

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