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.
Derby is an unincorporated community along the Ohio River in far southern Union Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Roads 66 and 70 above the city of Tell City, the county seat of Perry County. Its elevation is 449 feet (137 m), and it is located at 38°1′49″N 86°31′38″W / 38.03028°N 86.52722°W / 38.03028; -86.52722 (38.0303400, -86.5272018). Although Derby is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 47525.