The Liability of Railroads to Interstate Employees: A Study of Certain Aspects of Federal Regulation of the Remedy for Death or Injury to Employees in ... of Interstate Railroads (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Philip J. Doherty

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332810321 ISBN 13: 9780332810324

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A careful, practical look at how federal regulation shapes the remedies for railroad injuries and deaths.

This study explains the legal framework surrounding interstate railroads, their employees, and the laws that govern safety, liability, and compensation. It clarifies how Congress and the courts balance contract, commerce, and public interest in this complex area.

In clear, accessible language, this edition traces the origins and impact of key statutes and constitutional principles. It shows how the Employers’ Liability Act and Safety Appliance Act fit into broader rules on jurisdiction, damages, and the rights of workers in interstate commerce.

• How federal law regulates master–employee relations in interstate rail service
• Key statutes and their effects on remedies for injury or death
• How the judiciary views freedom of contract and public policy in this field
• Administrative and constitutional contexts that shape damages and behavior

Ideal for readers of legal history and transportation law seeking a clear, exam-ready overview of how rail safety and employee remedies are regulated in the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332810321
• ISBN 13: 9780332810324
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 381