Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA)

     Each year railroad workers are injured or killed while on the job. The number of job accidents is increasing due to a number of factors including reduced work crews, infrequent maintenance and the failure to provide safe working conditions.

     Injured workers are entitled to receive compensation under the provisions of the U. S. Federal Employers’ Liability Act. This Act says that a railroader is entitled to recover damages from his company if the following facts exist:

• When the railroad he/she works for is engaged, even in small part, in interstate commerce; that is, it either runs across state lines or handles interstate freight.
• When injury to the worker is the result, even in part, of the negligence of any officer, agent or employee of the railroad, or the injury is caused by any defect in the cars, engines, appliances, machinery, track, road bed, or other equipment of the carrier.

     If the employee can prove the above facts, he or she is able to recover for the seriousness of his or her injuries, the medical bills, pain and suffering as well as lost wages and benefits.

     Contact us and we will help you determine if you have a viable case under the FELA. Our toll-free number is 800-323-5538 or fill out our web form.