--- title: FELA Attorney's Blog | Exploring the rights and issues of railroad workers | Marc Wietzke (3) description: "MARC WIETZKE, a successful trial litigator has taken verdicts against LIRR, New Jersey Transit, MTA, Metro-North, CSX, PATH and the NYCTA. His recoveries include a $2.2 million gross verdict against the LIRR; a $1.625 million settlement against New Jersey Transit for the wrongful death of a welder; a confidential settlement of $1.6 million on behalf of a signalman against a Northeast railroad; and, $900,000 plus retiree benefits against NJ Transit. Marc also assisted Michael Flynn in recovering $5.5 million on behalf of two truck drivers on an Amtrak construction project. Marc also holds the distinction of being one of the few attorneys in the country to recover money damages along with reinstatement for terminated railroad employees under the Whistleblower provisions of the Federal Rail Safety Act. Marc graduated from Pace University School of Law where he was a Managing Editor of the Int’l Law Review. He clerked for Judge Barbara Zambelli, receiving extensive courtroom experience and has worked with the U.S. Department of Justice in its admiralty division. (3)" --- [![fw-fela-logo.png](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fw-fela-logo.png?width=504&name=fw-fela-logo.png "fw-fela-logo.png")](https://www.felaattorney.com/) ![lpheader-blog-header.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LP_Headers/lpheader-blog-header.jpg?width=1024&name=lpheader-blog-header.jpg "lpheader-blog-header.jpg") ## FELA Attorney's Blog | Exploring the rights and issues of railroad workers and rail passengers ## Marc Wietzke ![Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hub/312738/file-398478236.jpg) MARC WIETZKE, a successful trial litigator has taken verdicts against LIRR, New Jersey Transit, MTA, Metro-North, CSX, PATH and the NYCTA. His recoveries include a $2.2 million gross verdict against the LIRR; a $1.625 million settlement against New Jersey Transit for the wrongful death of a welder; a confidential settlement of $1.6 million on behalf of a signalman against a Northeast railroad; and, $900,000 plus retiree benefits against NJ Transit. Marc also assisted Michael Flynn in recovering $5.5 million on behalf of two truck drivers on an Amtrak construction project. Marc also holds the distinction of being one of the few attorneys in the country to recover money damages along with reinstatement for terminated railroad employees under the Whistleblower provisions of the Federal Rail Safety Act. Marc graduated from Pace University School of Law where he was a Managing Editor of the Int’l Law Review. He clerked for Judge Barbara Zambelli, receiving extensive courtroom experience and has worked with the U.S. Department of Justice in its admiralty division. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Taking Your Railroad Injury to Court? Here Are Your FAQs](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/taking-your-railroad-injury-to-court-here-are-your-faqs) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Feb 25, 2016 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![railroad-worker-injury-lawsuit-faqs](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSX/railroad-worker-injury-lawsuit-faqs.jpg?width=280&name=railroad-worker-injury-lawsuit-faqs.jpg "railroad-worker-injury-lawsuit-faqs")You’ve heard me say that every case is unique, but there are some very common (and legitimate questions) that my office fields from clients and prospective clients every week. Railroad workers, some with FELA cases and others who are whistleblowers, have questions about forms, doctors, court appearances, and most of all, why it’s all taking so long. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/taking-your-railroad-injury-to-court-here-are-your-faqs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/taking-your-railroad-injury-to-court-here-are-your-faqs#comments-listing) Topics: [FAQs on the job injuries](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/faqs-on-the-job-injuries), [Basic steps to filing a fela lawsuit](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/basic-steps-to-filing-a-fela-lawsuit), [whistleblower](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/whistleblower), [FELA injury](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/fela-injury) ## [Lowball Offers And Other Things To Expect From The Railroad Claims Dept](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/what-can-i-expect-from-the-railroad-injury-claims-dept) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Feb 19, 2016 9:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ***![CSX-yard-553634-edited.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSX-yard-553634-edited.jpg?width=1024&name=CSX-yard-553634-edited.jpg "CSX-yard-553634-edited.jpg")***   *“I slipped on ice on an unsalted walkway on my way into work. (The parking lot had been cleared, as had the sidewalks, but the walkway in the parking lot itself was not treated).  * [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/what-can-i-expect-from-the-railroad-injury-claims-dept) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/what-can-i-expect-from-the-railroad-injury-claims-dept#comments-listing) Topics: [FAQs on the job injuries](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/faqs-on-the-job-injuries), [FELA injury](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/fela-injury), [settlements](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/settlements) ## [Top 5 Defenses The Railroad Uses in FELA Liability Cases](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/top-5-defenses-the-railroad-uses-in-fela-liability-cases) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Feb 4, 2016 1:32:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![IMG_3031.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017/IMG_3031.jpg?width=1024&name=IMG_3031.jpg "IMG_3031.jpg") Under the FELA the railroad is required to provide a reasonably safe place to work, which includes providing reasonably safe tools and following reasonably safe procedures and methods for doing work. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/top-5-defenses-the-railroad-uses-in-fela-liability-cases) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/top-5-defenses-the-railroad-uses-in-fela-liability-cases#comments-listing) Topics: [FAQs on the job injuries](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/faqs-on-the-job-injuries), [Railroad safety issues](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/railroad-safety-issues), [FELA injury](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/fela-injury) ## [How Much Can One Body Take? Compound Railroad Injuries Could End Your Career](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/compound-railroad-injuries-could-end-your-career) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Jan 26, 2016 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Metro North Grand Central Station $2.4 million railroad worker settlement](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marchese_mediation_MNRR/IMG_7140.jpg?width=1024&name=IMG_7140.jpg "Metro North Grand Central Station $2.4 million railroad worker settlement")Frank was a plumber for 10 years with Metro-North Railroad. He spent all but six months of his career working in the railroad’s Grand Central Terminal, but not upstairs in the pretty part. No, Frank worked in the bowels of the facility, ensuring that the ancient massive intricate HVAC systems remained operational. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/compound-railroad-injuries-could-end-your-career) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/compound-railroad-injuries-could-end-your-career#comments-listing) Topics: [FELA injury](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/fela-injury), [Multiple injuries](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/multiple-injuries) ## [PEB 249 Released: Will NJ Transit Listen This Time?](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/peb-249-released-will-nj-transit-listen-this-time) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Jan 14, 2016 11:48:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![_NJTransit_Morris_Yard.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_NJTransit_Morris_Yard.jpg?width=1024&name=_NJTransit_Morris_Yard.jpg "_NJTransit_Morris_Yard.jpg") So here we go again. A new year and a new railroad but the same old carrier refusal to accept responsibility. This time, New Jersey Transit. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/peb-249-released-will-nj-transit-listen-this-time) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/peb-249-released-will-nj-transit-listen-this-time#comments-listing) Topics: [unions](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/unions), [PEB](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/peb), [NJ Transit](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/nj-transit) ## [On the Job Dangers Railroad Engineers Know Too Well](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/on-the-job-dangers-railroad-engineers-need-to-know-about) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Jan 7, 2016 12:09:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![LIRR_C7_locomotive_cab_safety_hazard](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Engineer_safety_hazard_photos/Lirr_C7_locomotive_cab.jpg?width=640&name=Lirr_C7_locomotive_cab.jpg "LIRR_C7_locomotive_cab_safety_hazard") Was it the promise of better pay? Maybe it's because you thought you would have better conditions sitting inside of the cab? Or maybe it is the cool factor of being in control of a multi-ton behemoth. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/on-the-job-dangers-railroad-engineers-need-to-know-about) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/on-the-job-dangers-railroad-engineers-need-to-know-about#comments-listing) Topics: [Railroad safety issues](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/railroad-safety-issues), [reporting safety concerns](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/reporting-safety-concerns), [Engineers](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/engineers) ## [How To Calculate The Value Of Your Railroad Injury](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-your-railroad-injury) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Dec 29, 2015 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![cost-of-railroad-injury-fela-attorney.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017/cost-of-railroad-injury-fela-attorney.jpg?width=1404&name=cost-of-railroad-injury-fela-attorney.jpg "cost-of-railroad-injury-fela-attorney.jpg") How do I calculate the value of my case? How much is my back injury worth? How much can I get for my knee injury? They're all valid questions I get from railroad workers who get hurt on the job. Unfortunately there isn't one answer. Every injury, every worker, every situation is different. From the severity of your injury to your degree of fault, there are a thousand of variables that will impact the value of your case. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-your-railroad-injury) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-your-railroad-injury#comments-listing) Topics: [how much is my case worth?](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/how-much-is-my-case-worth), [settlements](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/settlements), [trials](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/trials) ## [MNRR Workers: Meet Your New Chief Safety Officer](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/mnrr-workers-meet-your-new-chief-safety-officer) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Dec 22, 2015 5:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![metro_north_chief_safety_officer_Vonashek.jpg](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hub/312738/file-1194765291.jpg?width=1024&name=file-1194765291.jpg "metro_north_chief_safety_officer_Vonashek.jpg")   Here is the face of MNRR’s continuing safety initiative. His name is Justin Vonashek. He will start on Jan. 4, 2016 as vice president of System Safety. Will he able to win over the trust of the rank and file track level workers? That remains to be seen, but a lack of on track experience isn’t a good sign, despite his transit accolades. [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/mnrr-workers-meet-your-new-chief-safety-officer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/mnrr-workers-meet-your-new-chief-safety-officer#comments-listing) Topics: [Railroad safety issues](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/railroad-safety-issues), [reporting safety concerns](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/reporting-safety-concerns), [Metro North](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/metro-north) ## [10 Reasons You Might Have a Whistleblower Claim Against Railroad](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/10-reasons-you-might-have-a-whistleblower-claim-against-railroad) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Sep 8, 2015 2:55:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![10 reasons you might have a whistleblower claim against the railroad by Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hub/312738/file-518942469.jpg?width=1024&name=file-518942469.jpg "10 reasons you might have a whistleblower claim against the railroad by Marc Wietzke") Railroad work is dangerous: heavy machinery, chemical exposure, 150-ton speeding locomotives. Whether you’ve spent your career working on high voltage wires or maintaining signals or track area, you may have taken on more than your fair share of danger and injury, just shrugging it off as part of the job. In actuality, it may be that *it was the railroad itself* that shrugged off your safety. Often workers are put in dangerous situations that they should be safe from, and very often when workers report those unsafe conditions they find themselves slapped with a letter of reprimand, told to keep quiet about an injury or worse. Here are **10 examples of situations where a worker has a legit whistleblower claim against the railroad.** [Read More](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/10-reasons-you-might-have-a-whistleblower-claim-against-railroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/10-reasons-you-might-have-a-whistleblower-claim-against-railroad#comments-listing) Topics: [FAQs on the job injuries](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/faqs-on-the-job-injuries), [Rights of Railroad workers](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/rights-of-railroad-workers), [Railroad safety issues](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/railroad-safety-issues), [whistleblower](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/topic/whistleblower) ## [What's Wrong With Railroad Picture? I Need Your Help To Show The FRA](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-railroad-picture) Posted by [Marc Wietzke](https://www.felaattorney.com/blog/author/marc-wietzke) on Aug 21, 2015 11:24:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![harold_interlocking_whats_wrong_with_this_picture](https://www.felaattorney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/harold_interlocking_whats_wrong_with_this_picture.jpg?width=1024&name=harold_interlocking_whats_wrong_with_this_picture.jpg "harold_interlocking_whats_wrong_with_this_picture") I am testifying at an informal hearing with the Federal Railroad Administration, and I need your help.  At the hearing next week my goal will be to communicate to the administration just how dangerous your work still is, despite improvements in safety. To make my point I would like to show the FRA officials examples of the continuing unsafe conditions that you as a railroad worker are exposed to everyday. Examples are in this photo. More on that later. I'm hoping you'll help me make my case by sharing your pictures of obvious, everyday hazards you run into on the job.  Especially hazards that remain despite reporting them. 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