FELA
 
Our approach to FELA matters is straightforward, understandable and time-proven.  We have served as experts in over 1,200 FELA matters, testifying over 300 times in numerous different venues across the country.  Based upon our experience, we have developed a method of analysis of lost earnings and fringe benefits that is virtually irrefutable and has been cited by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals as the standard of calculation. 

 As with most personal injury matters our FELA analysis focuses on the difference in compensation pre-injury versus post-injury.  In FELA matters, we also are cognizant of the seniority based employment system, Union Contracts, productivity share payments, New York Dock issues as well as a whole host of other areas that are specific to railroader wages.   Our analyses of railroader fringe benefits also contain the same level of sophistication.  Analysis of Tier I and II losses compare the amounts the plaintiff could have expected without injury, discounted to present value, to the same with injury.   Our calculation model is consistent with current RRB regulations and can accurately compute future retirement benefit amounts in both the injured and uninjured scenarios.  Lost value of health, dental, vision and other employer-sponsored insurance plans are based upon current actual premium rates with increases tracked to historical activity of the plans in the mid-1960's.

 We appreciate that report writing is only one phase of an engagement.  Accordingly, no matter how eye-catching and accurate our report is, it would be virtually worthless unless supported with strong, consistent and understandable testimony.  Advocating our opinion is our first priority.  Our style is to simplify and explain rather than to preach and confuse.