YJB NAMED A NATIONAL TIER 1 LAW FIRM FOR RAILROAD LAW
- posted: Oct. 26, 2023
Since 2010, U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of the most preeminent Railroad Law Firms in the Country. And every year since, Yaeger & Jungbauer has been Read More
Emergency Board Established Under Railway Labor Act Sends Report to President Biden
- posted: Aug. 16, 2022
On August 16, 2022, the Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 published its report to President Biden pursuant to the Railway Labor Act and the President's Executive Order dated July 18, Read More
Due to COVID-19 , Some Police Departments Not Responding to Minor Auto Accident Calls
- posted: Jun. 08, 2020
Police officers and other first responders face increased risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed nearly every facet of our lives. As stay at home orders in many Read More
How Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
- posted: Jun. 08, 2020
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to Read More
What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- posted: May 19, 2020
Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing Read More
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
- posted: May 19, 2020
[caption id="attachment_3757" align="alignnone" width="300"] [/caption] COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and Read More
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
- posted: Apr. 24, 2020
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail Read More
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
- posted: Apr. 24, 2020
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted Read More
Latest Railroad Suicide Brings to Light Safety Issues
- posted: Dec. 19, 2013
With a suicide occurring once every 30 seconds worldwide, our nation’s railways unfortunately provide the means through which despondent souls sometimes try to end their pain. The latest suicide by Read More
Blinded by the Light: Couple Narrowly Misses Motorcycle-Train Collision
- posted: Dec. 16, 2013
A Fort Wayne, Indiana couple’s late afternoon ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ended abruptly when the driver skidded to a stop at a nearby railroad crossing. The crossing’s arms were Read More
Touring Train and Truck Totaled in Deadly Collision
- posted: Dec. 12, 2013
The Cheat Mountain Salamander is a sightseeing train named after a rare breed of lizard-like creatures found among the majestic red spruces of West Virginia. These magnificent trees, along with Read More
Railway Victims Won’t Be Silenced Regarding the Risks of Quiet Zones
- posted: Dec. 09, 2013
For Moorhead, Minnesota, freight trains have been part of the community since it’s inception. As such areas blossom, the demands of the railroad and the needs of local townspeople sometimes Read More
California Crossing Continues to Claim Kids’ Lives
- posted: Dec. 05, 2013
According to many residents, Riverside, California railroad crossings have witnessed one too many fatal accidents involving the local youth population. The latest victim was a 15-year-old who stepped out in Read More
The Best Offense: Communities Practice for Potential Train Disasters
- posted: Dec. 02, 2013
Before memories of recent rail tragedies fade, some communities are girding themselves for the future by making disaster preparedness a top priority. By addressing inadequate response capabilities and lack of Read More
When Train Accidents Occur, Are Helping Hands Hard to Find?
- posted: Nov. 27, 2013
For most people, helping the homeless means making a financial donation or volunteering at a food bank for those less fortunate than themselves. A San Francisco–area man recently seized an Read More
Utah Woman Fought the Law and the Train Won
- posted: Nov. 25, 2013
Utah police in hot pursuit of a 29-year-old female suspect chased her right into two oncoming trains. The woman’s barely recognizable Mercedes remained at scene of the accident for hours, Read More