Attorney John Coyle settled an FELA case for $885,000 for a union railroad worker, John Felder, who suffered serious injuries on the job, while loading railroad ties.
Mr. Felder and a coworker were tasked with moving railroad ties onto a flatbed truck without the assistance of any appropriate equipment when the tie slipped out of the co-workers hand resulting in a serious injury to our client. McEldrew Purtell is proud to represent members of the railroad community to ensure safety, accountability and to secure the outcome that they deserve.
One of the most important questions in a railroad injury case is whether the claim belongs under a state’s workers’ compensation law or the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). he answer to this question can have a dramatic impact on…
A fatal railroad accident leaves families facing far more than grief. Many are suddenly dealing with lost income, unanswered questions about what happened, and pressure from railroad investigators before they fully understand their rights. If a railroad employee is killed…
Colin Haviland and Daniel Purtell settled an FELA case for $700,000 on behalf of a client who suffered severe injuries as a result of his Railroad employer failing to supply the proper equipment to complete his job. McEldrew Purtell’s client…
McEldrew Purtell attorney, John Coyle, supported by Associate Attorney, Cormick McLaughlin, secures a $1.6 million verdict in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on a no offer case on behalf of SEPTA conductor, Donnell Shuler in an FELA & Railroad case.…
