Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of 217,999 (approx) and is the fourth most populous city in Nevada. Reno sits in a high desert valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Reno borders Sparks, a city with approximately 90,000. Most call the metro area the "Truckee Meadows" and it has a population of about 310,000.

Railroad Worker Injury Law Lawyers In Reno Nevada

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What is railroad worker injury law?

Railroad worker injuries are covered under the Federal Employees Liability Act which requires that a railroad maintains their fleet, ensuring that their trains are in good working order and free of defects. If a railroad does not comply with these standards, they may be liable for injuries to their workers. Damages railroad workers may receive include medical treatments, present and future lost wages and mental trauma. An injury on the railway can range from a minor sprain to a spinal injury so severe that it leads to death. Some of the most common injuries that affect railway workers are head trauma, knee injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain trauma or spinal cord injuries. The Federal Employees Liability Act protects railroad workers and others as diverse as clerical employees whose day-to-day functions do not directly involve trains or outdoor activity.

Answers to railroad worker injury law issues in Nevada

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

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