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What railroad companies does a Virginia FELA lawyer usually file railroad injury claims or lawsuits again?

As VA-based railroad worker injury attorneys, we regularly handle FELA, or Federal Employers’ Liability Act, cases against CSX, Norfolk Southern (NS), Amtrak and short-line railroads such as Bay Coast Railroad (formerly Eastern Shore Railroad) that have trains and tracks in Virginia.

Learn more: As Virginia and Carolina attorneys specializing in FELA and railroad injury law, we offer hundreds of pages of information to help you learn your rights and recover compensation if you’ve been hurt on the job, riding trains or crossing rail tracks. You may find our list “What Not to Do After a Railroad Accident” especially helpful.

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What questions should I ask a store employee if I slip andfall on their property?

An admission by the store employee is often the strongest evidence you can gather in a premises liability, slip and fall case. If you are physically able, ask the employee about the condition that caused you to fall.  Ask them if they knew the condition existed, or when the last time that they checked the area was. It is unlikely that they will accept fault for your accident, but it never hurts to ask.

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What questions should I ask when selecting a doctor or surgeon?

While you can never find out every small detail about your doctor or surgeon, there are a few things you can do to make a better informed decision. First and foremost, ask questions. For example…Where did you go to medical school? What American Board of Medical Specialty Certifications do you have?How long have you been practicing? Are there any disciplinary actions outstanding against you? All of these are perfectly legitimate questions to ask. Do not hesitate. If you’d like to learn more about surgical safety, medical negligence and ways not to become a victim, download our free report.

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