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February 09th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Subcontracting in the rail industry: Liability under FELA

Subcontracting in railroads means a primary contractor, usually a railroad company, contracts another company or individual for sp...

February 06th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Railroad workers: Common hazards they may face

Railroad work is consistently classified as a high-risk occupation in the United States. Railroad employee injury rates are approx...

February 06th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

On-site firefighters vs. mutual aid: How industrial firefighters’ AFFF exposure differs across roles

Some firefighters are full-time employees of industrial plants, while others are responding to big emergencies through mutual aid ...

February 06th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Invisible danger: PFAS exposure for firefighters at Cannon AFB

For decades, military and civilian firefighters stationed at Cannon AFB used aqueous film-forming foam containing PFAS for trainin...

February 06th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Class B foam in manufacturing, mining, and aviation facilities: Risks for industrial firefighters

Firefighters in high-risk industries are not only at risk when responding to explosive fires. They are also likely to be exposed t...

February 06th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Exposed to AFFF in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries? Industrial firefighters could qualify for claims

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been the standard for suppressing liquid fires since the 1970s, which is why it has been used...

January 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Railroad retaliation: What are the consequences, and what can I do?

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against a worker for exercising their rights. Railroad workers who file F...

January 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Train derailment injuries: Do I qualify for compensation under FELA?

Even though U.S. railroad safety has improved dramatically over recent decades, derailments and related injuries still occur. Acco...

January 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Railroad staff shortages may constitute negligence by a railroad company

Class I freight railroads have cut workforce levels sharply in recent years, even as traffic levels have not declined proportionat...

January 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

FELA claims: The discovery rule

The challenge in many FELA claims, especially for occupational diseases, cumulative trauma, or injuries that did not immediately m...

January 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Railroads that might be subject to FELA claims

Under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, most railroads that are common carriers by railroad engaged in interstate commerce can...

January 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

PFAS found at Florida fire training facilities: What the DEP investigation means for firefighters

When Florida's Department of Environmental Protection began investigating fire training facilities in 2018, the agency surveyed 45...

January 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

AFFF still used by some Florida fire departments: What firefighters need to know about the lack of state rules

Florida firefighters continue to face exposure to PFAS-containing firefighting foam because the state has no active law restrictin...

January 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

DoD Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB: AFFF Exposure & Claims

For many military firefighters, the journey of service begins at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas. This is the locat...

January 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

TBI in the railroad industry: FELA eligibility

Traumatic brain injury happens when an outside force damages the brain and disrupts how it normally works. This can come from a bu...

January 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

FELA claims: Amputation due to railroad injury

Losing a limb is one of the most devastating outcomes for railroad workers. Amputations occur in accidents involving heavy equipme...

January 28th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Railroad industry crush injuries qualify for FELA claims

The railroad industry is inherently hazardous due to heavy trains, industrial equipment, and complex yard operations. Federal safe...

January 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Railroad workers: Spinal cord injuries eligible for FELA

Spinal cord injuries occur when trauma or damage disrupts nerve signals between the brain and body. These can result in paralysis,...

January 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Catastrophic burns: Do you qualify for a FELA claim?

Railroad work puts employees at risk of serious burns from fires, explosions, faulty electrical systems, steam releases, and hazar...

January 28th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Catastrophic injuries: What railroad industry injuries qualify under FELA

The Federal Employers' Liability Act allows railroad workers to seek complete compensation for injuries or illnesses caused partly...

January 27th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Protecting firefighters from PFAS: Lessons from Austin, gaps across Texas

Currently, Texas does not have a statewide limit on the use of PFAS-containing foams by civilian fire departments. While federal g...

January 27th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

The Wade Cannon Act 2026: A milestone for Texas firefighters

Occupational health for Texas firefighters will undergo a major shift from June 1st, 2026. The advent of House Bill 198, now known...

January 27th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Jones Act and shipboard toxic exposure: Asbestos risks, cancers, and compensation options

Seamen are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals like asbestos, from carcinogenic insulation to toxic dust from pipes. If you've...

January 26th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

PFAS exposure in California firefighters: What new laws mean for your legal rights

California is home to more than 32K firefighters, many of whom have spent years responding to fuel-based fires or training drills ...

Dispatches from the front lines of toxic exposure litigation.

Subcontracting in the rail industry: Liability under FELA

Railroad workers: Common hazards they may face

On-site firefighters vs. mutual aid: How industrial firefighters’ AFFF exposure differs across roles

Invisible danger: PFAS exposure for firefighters at Cannon AFB

Class B foam in manufacturing, mining, and aviation facilities: Risks for industrial firefighters

Exposed to AFFF in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries? Industrial firefighters could qualify for claims

Railroad retaliation: What are the consequences, and what can I do?

Train derailment injuries: Do I qualify for compensation under FELA?

Railroad staff shortages may constitute negligence by a railroad company

FELA claims: The discovery rule

Railroads that might be subject to FELA claims

PFAS found at Florida fire training facilities: What the DEP investigation means for firefighters

AFFF still used by some Florida fire departments: What firefighters need to know about the lack of state rules

DoD Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB: AFFF Exposure & Claims

TBI in the railroad industry: FELA eligibility

FELA claims: Amputation due to railroad injury

Railroad industry crush injuries qualify for FELA claims

Railroad workers: Spinal cord injuries eligible for FELA

Catastrophic burns: Do you qualify for a FELA claim?

Catastrophic injuries: What railroad industry injuries qualify under FELA

Protecting firefighters from PFAS: Lessons from Austin, gaps across Texas

The Wade Cannon Act 2026: A milestone for Texas firefighters

Jones Act and shipboard toxic exposure: Asbestos risks, cancers, and compensation options

PFAS exposure in California firefighters: What new laws mean for your legal rights

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