June 06 2007 - Railroad worker cites FELA for injury on train
Injuring himself while installing an end-of-train device for the BNSF Railway Co, Eldwin Garrett is citing the Federal Employers Liability Act and suing the company for negligence.Garrett filed his personal injury lawsuit with the Jefferson County District Court on May 31. Judge Donald Floyd, 172nd Judicial District, will preside over the case.
According to the plaintiff's petition, on Nov. 11, 2006, Plaintiff, Garret was injured while in the process of installing an end-of-train device on a train in Dayton, Texas.
"The injuries to plaintiff were due in whole or in part to the negligence of defendant, its agents, servants or employees acting in the course and scope of their employment," the suit said. "Defendant failed to provide plaintiff with a reasonably safe place to work."
Garrett claims he suffered injuries to his head, neck and shoulders, and other parts of his body. However, the suit does not specify how he injured himself or the direct acts of negligence allegedly committed by BNSF Railway.
The suit only says the incident caused Garrett to suffer "physical and mental pain…and, in all reasonable probability, will continue to suffer in this manner for a long time into the future. The injuries have had a serious effect on plaintiff's health and well being."
Garrett is suing for past and future medical expenses and impairment.
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