Your rights when injured on the job
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How to protect your rights
Railroad workers should follow these suggestions
to protect their rights when injured on the job:
1. See your union. Report the injury immediately to
your local union officers and get their help. Collect
all benefits under union agreements and federal laws.
2. See a doctor of your choice.
3. See your own lawyer. SMART TD designated legal
counsel are available for advice and help. Protect
your-self and your family. A complete list of designated legal counsel is available by clicking on the
Designated Legal Counsel tile at www.smartunion.org/td/
4. Give no statement to a railroad claim agent
unless required by your book of rules or union contract. See your local union officers about any such
requirements.
5. Protect your job security through your local union
officers.
6. Do not participate in a railroad investigation
without union representation.
7. Learn your rights. Do not accept the railroad’s
advice or decision as to how much money you are
entitled to receive without the advice of designated
legal counsel.
8. Keep this pamphlet where it can be found by your
family in the event you cannot assist them.
