Colin Haviland and Daniel Purtell settled a FELA case for $700,000 on behalf of a client who suffered severe injuries as a result of his Railroad employer failing to supply the proper equipment to complete his job.

McEldrew Purtell’s client was directed to manually lift an excavator bucket weighing more than 300 pounds, despite his employer’s rule that employees should not lift anything over 55 pounds without the assistance of a machine. Our firm is proud of our work on our client’s behalf because we secured the money he needed to get him back on his feet and provide his family with the financial security they deserve.