Key Doctrines to Raise in Defending FELA Cases

Nov 3, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) is a federal statute that provides a cause of action against a railroad employer that negligently injured a railroad employee. Filing a FELA lawsuit is the exclusive...

Burns White Recognized Among 2023 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey

Nov 3, 2022 | News

Burns White LLC is among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the 2023 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey, receiving 23 recognitions. Additionally, the firm’s Railroad practice group received a National First-Tier ranking for...

The Double-Edged Sword: Building A Strong Defense

Nov 1, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Courtney Barbacane, Esq. My stream of consciousness is enough to make you seasick. I am a former plaintiffs’ attorney, who transitioned to the defense side. I have compassion for the injured, but also compassion for healthcare providers who endeavor...

Attorneys Margulies and Dachko Obtain Summary Judgment for Hospital in Birth Injury Case

Oct 31, 2022 | News

Attorneys Richard Margulies and Gregory Dachko obtained summary judgment for a hospital in a birth injury case in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs alleged that obstetricians negligently performed a delivery resulting in the child...

Damico & Olarczuk-Smith Obtain Summary Judgment for Railroad Carrier

Oct 28, 2022 | News

Attorneys David Damico and Holly Olarczuk-Smith obtained summary judgment for a major railroad carrier in a rectal cancer case filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Plaintiff brought the survival personal injury claim and a wrongful death claim under the...