A client of a FELA Injury Law Firm who had been in the Railroad Industry for decades once said matter of factly, there are two kinds of railroad workers: those who have been injured... and those who will be. It might sound like an exaggeration, but we get his point;...
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What is Railroad Disability? Does it Affect a FELA Claim?
The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) provides the legal basis for railroad employees injured on the job to recover damages due to the negligence of the railroad companies they work for. FELA exempts railroad employees from state workers compensation laws which...
Understanding what leads to railroad accidents
To some people in Illinois, railways may seem like a blast from the past. Passengers don’t use them much anymore. However, they’re still crucial when it comes to moving freight. Railroads are one of the most important transportation systems in the country. When...
Get help after a railroad injury with FELA
Railroad workers in Illinois may wonder what they need to do should they become injured while on the job. Because railroad injuries can be severe, the government has set up a form of protection called the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA). Filing a FELA claim is...
FELA agreements do not bar unrelated claims
An agreement to release an employer against all future claims from an injury incident does not mean that the worker cannot file new claims for unrelated injuries, a federal appellate court recently ruled. Any good railroad injury attorney can tell you that the Federal...
Frequently asked questions about FELA claims
If you or a family member have been injured working for a railroad company, you may be eligible for legal compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act. FELA holds railroads and related employers responsible for injuries that occur at work because of their...
The featherweight burden of proof and other FELA provisions
As a railroad worker who sustained an injury on the job, you will want to learn about FELA and how this federal act may assist you in receiving compensation. One of the FELA provisions speaks to the “featherweight” burden of proof. How does this apply when you are...
Injured railroad workers can look to the FELA for help
Railroad work is among the most dangerous ways to earn a living, and injuries are not uncommon. Some are life-changing, and the injured party will require ongoing care. As railroad accident injury attorneys in O'Fallon, IL, we are very familiar with most of these...
Steps railroad workers should take after suffering an injury
Railroad work can be hazardous. On-the-job injuries include burns, broken bones and much more. Would you know what to do if you sustained an injury in a railroad-related accident? As railroad injury lawyers in O'Fallon, IL we can shed some light on these types of...
During the shutdown, federal employees at higher risk of injury
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the 30th day of the partial government shutdown. For the last month, upwards of 800,000 federal government employees and contractors have either been without a job or been forced to work without pay. As FELA lawyers in...