Gordon & Elias, L.L.P.
1811 Bering Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77057, Houston, TX 77057
About Gordon & Elias, L.L.P.
Gordon & Elias, L.L.P. represents injured railroad workers in FELA claims across the United States. The firm has over 51 years of combined experience in this specialized area of personal injury law. Its main office is in Houston, Texas, with additional "Of Counsel" locations in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Montana. Attorneys offer free consultations, speak Spanish, and advance money interest-free for clients where permitted.
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Notable Case Results
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$4M
FELA, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Wife of deceased BNSF employee brought FELA action after husband was struck by rail car. Jury found BNSF negligent and awarded $1 million in pecuniary damages and $4 million for pain and suffering. Trial court reduced pain and suffering to $3 million. Appellate court affirmed refusal to direct verdict and upheld jury award.
$19.3M
FELA, Personal Injury
Nine employees sued CSX under FELA for knee injuries from mainline ballast. Jury awarded $19.3 million. CSX appealed, arguing trial court erred in not allowing jury to apportion damages based on non-negligent factors. Appellate court vacated judgment and remanded for new trial on damages.
$1.2M
FELA, Personal Injury
Plaintiff sued CSX under FELA for injuries. Another CSX employee (also represented by plaintiff's counsel) disclosed forged inspection report related to plaintiff's injuries. CSX moved to preclude testimony and for new trial. Court denied preclusion, granted new trial. Jury awarded $550,000 past pain/suffering, $1 million future pain/suffering (reduced to $650,000). Appellate court affirmed.
$4,584
FELA, Procedural Issue
Plaintiff brought FELA negligence action for injuries sustained moving a deer carcass off tracks. Defendant moved to exclude expert testimony. Plaintiff's counsel failed to notify court of expert's unavailability, causing rescheduling. Court awarded defendant costs and attorney fees against plaintiff's counsel for vexatious conduct.
$186,000
FELA, Personal Injury
Plaintiff injured during employment. BNSF admitted liability, case went to jury on damages. Jury awarded $186,000. Plaintiff moved for new trial, arguing insufficient evidence for mitigation of damages instruction. Court denied, appellate court affirmed.
$250,000
FELA, Personal Injury
Plaintiff injured leg entangled in chain, fell from freight train. Jury found CSX 20% liable, awarded $207,000, but no damages for future pain/suffering or lost wages. Plaintiff appealed. Appellate court modified judgment, granted new trial on future pain/suffering unless CSX stipulated to increase to $250,000.
Contact Information
Office Locations
1811 Bering Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77057
Houston, TX 77057
800-773-6770
100 North 27th Street, Suite 220, Billings, Montana 59101
Billings, MT 59101
135 Paseo Del Prado, Suite 50, Edinburg, Texas 78539
Edinburg, TX 78539
956-664-9999
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 995, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
Minnetonka, MN 55305
15 W Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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