Rathmann & O’Brien, LLC is devoted to representing injured railroad workers and their families throughout the United States for injuries and illness they have suffered as a result of their work for the railroad. Collectively, the attorneys at Rathmann & O’Brien, LLC have more than 50 years of experience counseling and advising injured railroad employees concerning their rights under the Federal Employers Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. Our firm advises railroad employees on critical issues including the applicable statute of limitations of a potential claim, issues with personal injury reports and recorded statements, the right of the injured employee to select their own medical professionals, and other common tactics the railroad officials use in an effort to adversely impact and diminish the injured employee’s claim. If you, or anyone you know, have any questions concerning the rights and remedies afforded under the FELA, or any other state or federal law, please call one of our attorneys at 1-800-238-4122 for a free, no obligation consultation.

 Rathmann & O'Brien, LLC Obtains 9.3 M Verdict

On March 13, 2007 Patrick S. O'Brien and Jeffrey E. Chod obtained a verdict of $9,323,660.37 in Jefferson Circuit Court, Louisville, Kentucky in Keith D. Baird v. Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company. Mr. Baird sustained a traumatic amputation to his left leg below the knee and massive crush injuries to the right leg while engaged in switching operations at the LIRC yard in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is one of the largest verdicts ever rendered in Louisville, Kentucky.