Davis, Saunders & Miller, PLC

$5.8M

Railroad (FELA) / Wrongful Death

Settlement for the family of a railroad conductor who died from third-degree burns in a fiery explosion after a freight train collided with a gasoline tanker truck at a railroad crossing. Case involved FELA claims against the railroad employer for failing to provide a safe workplace, and claims against the trucking company and local authorities for hazardous crossing design.

$4M

Maritime (Jones Act) / Wrongful Death

Settlement for the family of a chief engineer who died from third-degree burns after an offshore diving vessel exploded in the Gulf of Mexico during a pipeline abandonment project. Case involved Jones Act and general maritime law claims against the vessel owner/employer for reckless safety violations.

$3.8M

Railroad (FELA) / Personal Injury

Settlement for a signalman who suffered a career-ending below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a remote-controlled locomotive engine and train due to railroad negligence and safety violations (failure to issue audible warnings, failure to protect movement). Case involved FELA.

$1.9M

Railroad (FELA) / Personal Injury

Combined jury verdict for conductor William Peacock ($1,036,340.12) and brakeman Lester Cribbs ($905,000.43) who were injured when their freight train struck a log truck at a hazardous railroad crossing. Case involved FELA claims against CSX for neck, back, and shoulder injuries due to an extra hazardous crossing, failure to maintain vegetation, and defective switch point foot lock.

$1.5M

Railroad (FELA) / Personal Injury

Global settlement for a freight conductor who sustained a traumatic brain injury from a 7,000-volt electric shock while attempting to throw a railroad switch. Negligence involved multiple parties including the railroad, electric security fence company, and private security firm for failing to de-energize the fence and lack of safety features. Case involved FELA.

$1.5M

Railroad (FELA) / Personal Injury

Jury verdict for Cory Roberts, a railroad bridge helper, who suffered a career-ending lower leg injury (fractured tibia and fibula, complex regional pain syndrome) when struck by a 1,000-pound timber. Case involved FELA and personal injury claims against Illinois Central/Canadian National Railroad and Currie Construction Company. Liability admitted by defendants.