The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) safeguards railway workers across the United States. This act provides monetary help if someone gets hurt while on duty. FELA covers a wide range of employees operating within the railway industry, ensuring they are eligible...
How to prove negligence as a railroad worker
Working on the railroad is a demanding and sometimes perilous job. When accidents happen, it is important for railroad workers to understand how they can prove negligence on the part of their employers or colleagues. When it comes to compensation for injuries and...
3 common scenarios that could lead to a solid FELA claim
Railroad employees face unique challenges on the job, and understanding the Federal Employers' Liability Act is important for ensuring the protection of their rights. FELA provides a legal avenue for compensation when injuries occur due to employer negligence. Some...
How does pure comparative negligence affect a FELA claim?
Railroad workers suffering from significant injuries or illnesses due to work-related incidents have recourse under federal law. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) offers support when state-level options are unavailable. FELA allows injured railroad workers to...
How to cope with hearing loss as a railroad worker
High levels of noise can wreak havoc on your hearing. Across all industries, loud noise is a problem, but railroad workers are among the working population highly susceptible to hearing loss. Hearing loss affects not only your job performance but also your quality of...
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Railroad workers have a long history of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is a fire retardant and insulation. Unfortunately, asbestos also led to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. To receive timely medical intervention and to report...
What measures can workers take when reporting a railroad injury?
After sustaining an injury, railroad workers can file a claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). It differs from typical workers' compensation cases because it focuses on injuries caused by the railroad's negligence. Due to the nature of this claim...
How might negligence factor in a FELA claim?
Workers who sustain injuries while doing their job may file for workers’ compensation to cover the cost of their treatment, recovery and rehabilitation. Generally, they can file a claim no matter who was at fault for the injury, even if their negligence contributed to...
What factors affect the compensation amount of FELA claims?
Occupational hazards could be present in specific jobs, such as railroad work. These professions require stringent safety regulations to keep workers safe and avoid accidents that could cause injuries or disabilities. Still, some employers could negligently violate...
Will FELA cover my occupational disease?
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file a claim for workplace injuries. What you might not know is that FELA also covers occupational diseases. What are occupational diseases? An occupational illness, for the purposes of a FELA...