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Railroad Accident
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Case Details
A Roanoke jury awarded $2.4 million to Ken 'Dan' Rothgeb, a 52-year-old former Norfolk Southern locomotive engineer, who tripped over a discarded joint bar and landed on a switch stand in the Waynesboro yard, breaking his back. The accident occurred during a nighttime shift.
Additional Notes
Plaintiff was a railroad employee for over 20 years. He lost his career as an engineer. Attorneys: Will Moody, Jr. and Mike Davis. The suit initially requested $4 million. Railroad workers are covered by FELA.