FELA Injury Claims & Lawsuits
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FELA Lawyer is available to assist railroad workers in filing their FELA claims and in Railroad Injury Litigation in a FELA Lawsuit. Talk to a Railroad Injury Attorney with 23+ years of personal injury & wrongful death litigation experience. If you or a loved one have been injured, talk to a lawyer at 1-800-883-9858 or Click Online for a Free Confidential Consultation

FELA Injury – On the Job Railroad Workers Compensation

Have you or a loved one been injured in a railroad-related job injury? As we all know, employment on the railroad and injuries while working for the railroad are unique due to the nature of the job, and the special risks & dangers associated with railroad employment. If you are work for the railroad and have been injured on the job, then you may file a FELA Claim. FELA states for Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) first enacted in 1908. The dual purpose of FELA is to (1) assure employees of the railroad a safe work place and (2) provide such railroad employees and their families the right to recover workman’s / worker’s compensation if railroad worker is injured or killed in a railroad accident. Whether you worked for the railroad as an engineer, brakeman, fireman, switchman, engineer, maintenance of way worker, conductor, signalman, yardmaster, or other railroad job, then you may be entitled to file a FELA Claim for legal compensation and damages for your Railroad / FELA injuries.

FELA Claim

A railroad worker’s FELA Claim can be filed for on the job railroad injury such as broken bones, musculoskeletal injuries, dismemberment, paralysis, herniated disk, SCI, TBI, carpal tunnel syndrome, leukemia caused by benzene exposures on railroads, back injuries, ballast-related lifting injuries, hearing loss, slips, falls, tripping, lung damage, railroad asbestos exposure causing mesothelioma, silicosis exposure, toxic exposures, respiratory conditions, and head / brain damage and a wrongful death FELA lawsuit. The FELA Act provides a railroad worker compensation for railroad injuries and legal damages such as medical expenses lost wages, pain and suffering, and partial or permanent disability. For more information regarding what to do if you have suffered a railroad –Click Here for more information on FELA Injury.

The FELA Claim Process

FELA claims are dealt with differently than other personal injury and on-the-job injury claims. While FELA grants special protections to railroad workers, the FELA claims process also demands specialized handling. Filing a FELA Claim a lawyer must properly address burden of proof, strict liability, causation and negligence standards unique to FELA law. The FELA claims process can be tricky and the attorney must be careful, specific in correctly wording the FELA claim. It requires the knowledge and expertise of an attorney familiar with FELA litigation to protect the rights of a injured railroad worker. For more information on making a FELA claim, click here > FELA Claims and Lawsuits.

FELA Accidents

If you have suffered an on the job railroad injury as a result of unsafe work conditions and premises, unsafe practices, unsafe or dangerous railroad co-workers, broken and worn tools, faulty equipment of any kind, or violation of safety acts and regulations, seek medical attention immediately from the doctor of your choice. The railroad will then require you to complete an accident report – a document that is absolutely vital to proving your claim against the railroad. For more information on the Filing a FELA Accident Report.

It is imperative that during this time you know your rights. The railroad claims department or railroad claims adjuster will be working hard to minimize the value of your claim, so you need a lawyer on your side who is working to make sure your FELA injury claim is treated fairly and that you receive the full compensation you deserve. For more information on your FELA legal rights as an injured railroad worker under the FELA Act, then click here> Know Your Rights under FELA Act.

Protect Your FELA Rights - Consult a Railroad Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured in a railroad-related accident, you should contact an attorney who is knowledgeable in FELA claims. Injured railroad workers and their families need legal assistance to protect their rights. The Willis Law Firm, with principle offices in downtown Houston, Texas, is familiar with the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and is privileged and proud to represent injured railroad workers. Mr. Willis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed in Texas and in New York. Call 1-800-883-9858 for a Free Confidential FELA Case Evaluation or FELA Injury Evaluation Online Nationwide Assistance is Available.