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City Employee Dies in Truck-train Accident

This accident may have been preventable with rail crossing arms. According to the report it seems only warning lights were installed. Another reminder bigger improvements could be done on railroad grade crossings across the country. Source — http://www.therepublic.com/2020/06/04/city_employee_dies_in_trucktrain_accident/ If you or a loved one has been involved or injured in a railroad grade crossing accident […]

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Weary of railroad crossing crashes and fatalities, rail workers back Utah overpass funding plan

This is a reminder to be safe around grade crossings and the dangers that surround them. Bigger improvements can be done with railroad grade crossing around the county. Source — https://www.standard.net/news/transportation/weary-of-railroad-crossing-crashes-and-fatalities-rail-workers-back/article_e0c88538-86f2-5fef-9b07-cae1e5de5531.html If you or a loved one has been involved or injured in a railroad grade crossing accident you can contact the attorneys at Groves

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COURT UPHOLDS $2,513,000 VERDICT AGAINST BNSF

After a five-day trial, a Chariton County, Missouri jury returned a verdict for an injured locomotive engineer for $2,513,000.00 in damages caused by BNSF’s negligence.  The case was brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).  The jury also found that BNSF’s violation of the Locomotive Inspection Act and a Federal Railroad Administration regulation related

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Groves Powers LLC Wins Another Railroad Trial – $2,513,000 Verdict

Partner Steve Groves led a team that included partner Linda Powers and associate Emery Reusch at a trial held in Chariton County in North Central, MO. The Jury found that BNSF violated the Locomotive Inspection Act, FRA regulations and the FELA.  Plaintiff’s damages were assessed at $2,513,000.00.   The client was an engineer operating between

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Groves Powers LLC Wins $750,000.00 Verdict for Injured Railroad Worker

Steve Groves’ hauls in another win after a jury in Ray County, Missouri recently returned a verdict for an injured railroad worker of $750,000.00.  The responsible railroad, BNSF, fought the case hard making an offer of only $100,000.00, which Groves Powers LLC declined deeming the amount unjust.   The railroad worker had returned to work after

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