Railroad injuries can happen under a variety of circumstances. When people work with large vehicles, like trains, and heavy items in transport, injuries are possible and sometimes likely. When a worker gets hurt on the railroad, they may have the opportunity to seek...
Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad workers who have been injured on duty, or who have developed a disease due to working conditions, are protected. What about retired workers? If a railway worker suffers an injury and then retires before...
Railroad work is one of the most physically taxing and dangerous occupations. Each year, thousands of workers sustain injuries or lose their lives in railroad accidents. If you're a railway worker who has suffered an injury in a train collision, derailment or any...
Railroad workers often have difficult conditions to battle while they do their job duties. In some cases, these conditions may lead to injuries. When a railroad worker suffers an injury, they must ensure that they take the proper steps. Everything that you do after...
Working on a railroad is a dangerous job during which a person might encounter a variety of dangerous circumstances. When an injury occurs, the railroad worker should ensure they get the medical care they need. Unlike workers in other industries, those who are injured...
Rail employees already know that working in the railroad industry is hazardous. It can lead to an array of physical injuries. You may also understand that these jobs pose a risk of suffering an occupational illness that may also be covered under the Federal Employers...
When you work for a railroad company, it is reassuring to know you have cover in the case of injury. Yet, you might not think about what it includes or what it requires you to prove until you need to use it. As a railroad employee, unlike most workers, you do not turn...
People sometimes describe the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) as workers’ compensation for railroad employees. However, there are some differences between the state-mandated workers' comp and the benefits provided to railway employees under FELA. An important...
The Federal Employers Liability Act is important if you’re a railroad employee. FELA is the act that guarantees your coverage in case you are hurt or killed on the job. Unlike in other industries, this is not workers’ compensation. Instead, it is coverage for those...
Working on a railroad is inherently dangerous. No matter how safety conscious you are, you can still end up hurt. Unfortunately, obtaining benefits and compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) isn’t always easy. Unlike workers’ compensation, you...
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