Langley Park Railroad FELA Lawyer Information Page

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Railroad law encompasses all matters that relate to Railroad services. These cases typically involve personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits by passengers, non-passengers, as well as employees. Workers' compensation is another prevalent issue when railroad workers are injured on the job. Typical Issues in Railroad Law include Personal injury: The injury of a passenger, non-passenger or employee caused through the fault of the railroad service. Such claims may arise from either defective train equipment or improper action by a railroad employee. Wrongful Death: The death of a passenger, non-passenger, or employee caused through the fault of the railroad service. Such claims may arise from train accidents such as derailments or collisions. Workers Compensation: The injury of a railroad employee arising from the performance of his or her duties or through the fault of the railroad service. The federal statute FELA, noted below, governs disputes concerning workers' compensation in the railroad industry.

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Maryland State falls under the 4th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca4.uscourts.gov. Maryland State has the following courts -

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City/Town: Langley Park State: Maryland Country: USA Population: 16,214

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