Railroad Law / FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act)
in Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) lawyers of Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton, P.C. have had great success representing railroad employees injured in train accidents. Our personnel includes attorneys that have been selected by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer and Trainmen (BLET) as designated legal counsel, and their thorough knowledge and keen understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding the railway industry have put this Virginia Beach law firm on the map for anyone seeking counsel for an injury or illness sustained as a result of railway work.
Our FELA lawyers have commonly represented:
• Trainmen
• Brakemen
• Conductors
• Engineers
• Carmen
• Signalmen
• Maintenance-of-way-workers
• Families and friends of railway employees
Some of the issues we have taken to trial include:
• Railroad worker injury
• Disease
• Lung injury
• Hearing loss
• Repetitive stress disorder
• Death
• Train/railroad derailments and wrecks
• Railroad crossing crashes and Amtrak passenger injuries
• Railroad toxic chemical spills
When you trust your case with ShapiroShapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C., you are getting the skill and experience of a talented group of attorneys and a law firm that has received Martindale-Hubbell’s top AV rating, in addition to the prestigious Primerus membership. Our team is dedicated to securing the best possible settlement or trial result for you.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a train accident or other incident related to work on the railway, discuss your options with a FELA lawyer at the Virginia Beach law firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C. today.
Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C.
1294 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Phone: (757) 460-7776
Toll Free: (800) 752-0042
Fax: (757) 460-3428
Email: hsfirm@hsinjurylaw.com
Website: www.HSinjurylaw.com
