FELA

Yes. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) covers injuries caused by faulty railroad equipment. Under FELA, an injured worker must typically show that the railroad’s negligence played a part in the equipment failure. However, if the railroad violated a federal safety statute, the railroad is automatically liable, and the worker does not need to prove …

What compensation can I recover for a railroad explosion injury? Victims of a railroad explosion have the legal right to pursue fair compensation for all losses they can prove, including economic and non-economic losses. This includes losses such as medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Workers hurt on the job can seek additional …

When most people get hurt at work, they think of workers’ compensation. Railroad workers are different. If you are a railroad employee injured on the job, your claim may fall under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, better known as FELA. That matters because FELA is not regular workers’ comp. It has different rules, different proof …

What compensation can I recover for railroad retaliation? Under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA), if you seek damages for railroad retaliation, you could be compensated for your lost wages and benefits, emotional distress, punitive damages, and other tangible and intangible losses.  A railroad retaliation FRSA lawyer can review your situation and estimate your case’s …