You’ve spent years working the rails, putting in long, physical shifts to keep trains moving. Now your joints ache, your back feels tight and even simple movements leave you sore. That pain didn't come out of nowhere. It builds up over time, and it may be more than...
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FELA Claims
Railroad injuries: Know your rights under FELA
Getting hurt on the railroad isn’t just traumatic; it can threaten your health, job and future. A railroad injury requires action, and you have legal rights to protect. Congress created the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) to protect injured railroad workers...
3 common types of occupational disease in the railroad industry
Work in the railroad industry can often lead to serious injuries. In this blog, we will focus on the effects of repetitive exposure to elevated levels of noise, physical trauma and harmful chemicals, also known as occupational diseases. Hearing loss Prolonged exposure...
Proving negligence in a FELA Claim: What railroad workers need to know
After an accident or injury, railroad workers filing a FELA claim often wonder what can prove negligence. Understanding this is crucial because the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) protects and compensates injured railroad workers who can demonstrate that their...
What to do if your FELA claim is denied
If you are a railroad worker injured on the job and file a FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) claim, that claim may or may not be approved. These claims can be denied for various reasons, including insufficient evidence, failure to report the injury within the...
Workers must prove employer negligence under FELA for damages
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a fundamental law designed to protect railroad workers. Enacted by Congress in 1908, FELA allows injured railroad workers to seek financial compensation for their injuries and sets uniform liability standards for railroad...