Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted FELA Lawyers for Injured Railroad Workers
Law Offices Of Rome Arata & Baxley is a law firm dedicated to representing injured railroad workers through the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and related cases. Since 1984, our attorneys have specialized in railroad injury litigation, including train wrecks, crossing collisions, and van accidents, with a focus on preparing cases for trial to maximize client compensation. We operate from offices in Houston, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, handling cases nationwide while maintaining a team approach to ensure client needs are prioritized. Our practice emphasizes preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses, and leveraging expert testimony to build strong cases. With over 70 combined years of experience, we exclusively represent railroad workers, never insurance companies or corporations.Our commitment to the American jury system drives our strategy of thorough case preparation, ensuring fair outcomes for clients and their families. We encourage potential clients to review our track record of settlements and verdicts, including high-profile cases against major railroads and trucking companies. Our attorneys are recognized for their deep understanding of federal railroad regulations and industry-specific challenges. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility for injured workers. Our nationwide network includes partnerships with local attorneys to handle cases outside Texas and Louisiana at no additional cost to clients.
Services
FELA Cases
Railroad Injury Cases
Train Wreck Cases
Railroad Crossing Collisions
Railroad Van Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of combined experience handling FELA and railroad injury cases
- Team approach ensures 24/7 client support and case readiness
- Proven track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements
- Exclusive focus on representing railroad workers, never corporations
- Nationwide representation with local attorney partnerships at no extra cost
What people say
Satisfied clients
Successful results
Dedicated representation
Trial-ready attorneys
Fair compensation secured
Services
FELA Cases
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) cases require specialized expertise in railroad industry regulations and negligence claims. Our attorneys represent railroad workers injured due to employer or third-party negligence, ensuring fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain. With decades of experience, we prepare each case for trial to maximize settlements through evidence preservation and expert testimony.
Train Wreck Cases
Train wreck cases involve complex liability assessments between railroads, equipment manufacturers, and third parties. We investigate derailments, defective switches, and crew errors to build strong claims for injured engineers and conductors. Our team secures critical data like event recorders and witness statements to prove negligence and secure compensation for long-term disabilities and medical costs.
Railroad Crossing Collisions
Railroad crossing collisions with trucks or vehicles require immediate evidence preservation to establish liability. We work with accident reconstruction experts to analyze truck driver negligence, railroad signal failures, and crossing design flaws. Our firm ensures injured workers receive compensation for medical bills, lost income, and future care needs through aggressive litigation against trucking companies and railroads.
Railroad Van Accidents
Railroad van accidents often involve third-party carriers and uninsured motorist claims. We help workers navigate insurance complexities when injured during transport, pursuing compensation from van companies and railroads. Our attorneys secure off-track vehicle accident benefits and challenge denials of medical coverage to ensure full recovery for clients nationwide.
Whistleblower Cases
Railroad workers reporting safety violations face unlawful retaliation under the Federal Railroad Safety Act. We protect whistleblowers from disciplinary actions, demotions, or termination by documenting retaliation and pursuing legal remedies. Our firm ensures clients receive reinstatement, back pay, and damages for emotional distress while upholding industry safety standards.
People
Bristol Baxley
Partner
Bristol Baxley has specialized in FELA cases since 1993, handling train wrecks, crossing collisions, and van accidents nationwide. He focuses on preserving critical evidence and expert testimony to build strong cases, with a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements against major railroads and trucking companies.
Blake Arata
Partner
Blake Arata has represented railroad workers since 1984, specializing in FELA litigation and complex injury cases. His expertise includes defective equipment claims and whistleblower protections, with a focus on trial preparation to ensure maximum compensation for clients across Texas, Louisiana, and beyond.
Perrin Rome
Partner
Perrin Rome has prosecuted railroad injury cases since 1986, emphasizing trial readiness and evidence preservation. He represents workers in derailments, crossing collisions, and occupational disease claims, leveraging deep knowledge of federal regulations to secure favorable verdicts in state and federal courts.
Questions
What is FELA and how does it protect railroad workers?
FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) allows railroad workers to sue employers for job-related injuries caused by negligence. Unlike workers' comp, it requires proving fault but covers full damages including pain and suffering.
Why hire a specialized FELA attorney?
FELA cases require expertise in railroad regulations and trial strategies. Our attorneys have 70+ combined years handling complex claims, ensuring fair compensation through evidence preservation and expert testimony.
How do I report a railroad injury?
Immediately report accidents to supervisors, document unsafe conditions, and seek medical care. Contact our firm before giving statements to railroad claim agents to protect your rights.
What if the railroad denies my injury claim?
We challenge denials by proving negligence through witness statements, maintenance records, and expert analysis. Our trial-focused approach pressures railroads to settle fairly rather than risk adverse verdicts.
Can I claim compensation for railroad van accidents?
Yes. Van accidents require navigating third-party insurance and UM/UIM coverage. We secure off-track vehicle benefits and pursue claims against negligent drivers or transport companies to cover medical costs and lost wages.
How long do I have to file a FELA claim?
FELA has a 3-year statute of limitations from injury date. However, evidence like truck event recorders can be destroyed quickly, so contacting our firm immediately ensures critical data preservation for stronger cases.
