Lawsuits are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, if you are hurt while working for a railroad company, you need to pursue compensation for the resulting damages. This is where the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) comes in. This federal law was enacted to...
The railroad industry is invaluable to American commerce, but the work puts its labor force at risk of suffering severe injuries. Below are five potentially disabling railroad injuries that plague railroad employees. Burns Amputations Head trauma Spine damage...
First, let's break down what a FELA claim is: FELA is the Federal Employers Liability Act that protects the rights of railroad workers who are injured on the worksite. This allows railroad workers to sue their employers in the case of negligence in the work...
The Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA) was originally designed to offer legal protection for railroad workers who have sustained injuries while at work. It is also meant to provide a guideline for safety standards in the railroad industry. FELA, like workers’...
Work on the railways is very unique and so is the law around railroad worker employment. Typically, railroad workers are considered federal employees. There are various reasons for this, with one being that railroad workers tend to regularly work across state...
Workplace injuries do not always occur in an instant. Some may take months or years to manifest. As a railway worker, any heavy lifting or repetitive movements can be a source of such injuries. The thing with repetitive injuries is that you may not notice them until...
If you are hurt in a railroad accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages. However, like with many legal processes, you must prove that the railroad company breached a legal duty of care they owed to you and that it is this breach that was the...
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...
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