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...
What should you do if you’re injured on the railroad?
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...
What is comparative negligence in railroad injury claims?
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...
The FELA may cover work-related illnesses in addition to injuries
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...
What can I claim under FELA if injured on the railroad?
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...
Do you have to show that your employer was negligent to file a FELA claim?
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...
What is the purpose of the Federal Employers Liability Act?
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...
5 tips that can help keep a FELA claim on track
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...
Is a railroad’s negligence leads to your injuries, you could have a claim
The Federal Employers Liability Act first came to be in 1908. Its goal was to protect and compensate those who were hurt while working for the railroad. To be able to seek compensation through a FELA claim, the worker does need to prove that the railroad was partially...
Understanding FELA claims
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to claim compensation if they are injured at work. To make a FELA claim, you must prove your injury was due to negligence on the part of your employer or the company you are claiming against. FELA is...