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Unless you have been through the process before, it can be difficult to know what to do after a workplace injury. If you are injured at your job with the railroad, you may be able to receive compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) for past and...

It might shock some railroad workers to learn that they are not covered by Social Security. Instead, railroad workers receive federal retirement benefits through the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). While the RRB is similar to Social Security, there are a few key...

Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. However, the laws governing compensation are different depending on where you work. While workers’ compensation is a common protection for many employees, it does not apply to federal railroad workers.The Federal...

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) works to protect federal railroad workers if they experience injuries while working. Different from filing workers’ compensation claims, FELA claims let workers obtain more extensive damages for their workplace...

The railroad industry is inherently dangerous; employees face a higher rate of injury than employees in most other industries in America. You have probably heard of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which provides financial support for injured railroad...

Imagine a male railroad employee working in the middle of summer. The sun is hitting directly on his skin as he finishes his first task for the day, but two hours later, he starts to feel uncomfortable, even nauseated.Instead of taking a break or cooling off, he...

Railroad workers face a variety of dangers on the job. The heavy machinery, the trains and whatever they carry present unique risks. It’s a labor-intensive job and it’s common for workers to be injured on the job. While injuries may be a part of the job,...

Richard Anderson, Amtrak's new CEO, is a former airline executive. After six months on the job and a spate of fatal derailments, he now realizes "we have got to bring the same safety culture you have at an airline to the railroad industry of America." Great idea.So...