Kaplan Law Corporation - Long Beach, CA

Dedicated FELA and Railroad Worker Injury Advocacy

Railroad work remains one of the most hazardous occupations in the nation, exposing railroaders to heavy machinery, dangerous rail yards, and severe track hazards. Unlike traditional corporate employees protected by state workers compensation statutes, interstate rail workers are protected under federal law via the Federal Employers Liability Act, known as FELA. When injured trainmen, signal workers, or maintenance crew members need an attorney with extensive knowledge of railroad safety rules, Kaplan Law Corporation delivers trusted representation. The firm serves as union-approved designated legal counsel for major organizations, including SMART and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.

Founder Jay A. Kaplan and his legal team represent workers across all rail crafts against large railroad corporations. The firm handles catastrophic collision injuries, derailments, van transport accidents, and complex cumulative trauma conditions stemming from whole-body locomotive vibration and unsafe track ballast. Backed by in-house field investigators with decades of practical railroad experience, the firm analyzes maintenance records, safety equipment violations, and federal operating standards to hold rail carriers responsible.

Jones Act Maritime Claims and Offshore Protection

Seafarers, dock workers, and offshore crew face hazardous working conditions governed by specialized federal maritime legislation. Injured seamen who need to find a lawyer experienced in the Jones Act rely on Kaplan Law Corporation to safeguard their rights. The firm assists injured deckhands, engineers, and vessel personnel seeking compensation for unseaworthiness, employer negligence, maintenance and cure benefits, and life-changing disability following marine accidents across California coastal waters.

Construction Site Injuries and Third-Party Personal Injury

Severe job site injuries often involve third-party negligence that extends beyond standard workplace benefits. When defective heavy machinery, scaffolding collapses, or careless subcontractors cause catastrophic harm on construction sites, workers are entitled to pursue full tort damages. Kaplan Law Corporation handles third-party negligence claims involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord paralysis, severe burns, and wrongful death, working tirelessly to secure long-term financial security for injured workers and their families.

Multi-Million Dollar Results on a Contingency Basis

With more than four decades of dedicated legal practice, Kaplan Law Corporation has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in notable trial verdicts and negotiated recoveries. The practice represents injured clients on a strict contingency fee basis, ensuring injured individuals pay no legal fees or out-of-pocket costs unless a recovery is won. In addition, the firm maintains a dedicated bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish to assist clients through medical documentation, disability pension applications, and regular claim updates.

Core Practice Capabilities

• Federal Employers Liability Act claims for injured railroad engineers, conductors, and craft workers
• Cumulative trauma and repetitive strain injury claims against railroad carriers
• Toxic chemical exposure litigation involving diesel fumes and creosote hazards
• Jones Act maritime personal injury claims for merchant seamen and maritime workers
• Third-party construction accidents, defective machinery, and workplace falls
• Catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, truck accidents, and pedestrian injuries
• Wrongful death litigation providing financial protection for surviving family members
• Workers compensation claims and related disability pension applications

If you or a family member suffered a catastrophic work-related injury or railroad collision, you need an attorney who will aggressively stand up to major companies. Contact Kaplan Law Corporation in Long Beach today to schedule a confidential, free consultation.