Fela Claims

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...

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...