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.
Landenberg, Pennsylvania is located in southern Chester County and is bordered by the states of Delaware and Maryland. It is, essentially, a post office address that covers parts of New Garden, London Britain and Franklin Townships. The White Clay Creek dissects Landenberg. Landenberg falls into two school districts: Avon Grove and Kennett Consolidated. There are several historical areas in Landenberg, including the Landenberg Village (store, church, apartments, hotel) and the Ticking Tomb along with the bridge in New Garden Township. Landenberg is the home of Paradocx Vineyard Wines, in the heart of the southern Chester County wine region. Landenberg Today Magazine covers the area. Formerly part of the range of the Lenape tribe, the White Clay Creek runs through the village eventually entering the nearby White Clay Creek Preserve.