FELA and Railroad Settlements If a railroad employee gets injured, he or she must fill out accident reports which are created by railroad attorneys to gather information that can be used against or decrease the amount of a claim. It is crucial to fill out the form in a timely manner. An experienced lawyer can […]
FELA and Railroad Settlements When a railroad worker is injured, they have to fill out accident report forms which are created by the attorneys of the railroad to collect information that could be used to defend or minimize a claim. It is crucial that the form is filled out correctly. The FELA procedure can be […]
The Federal Employers Liability Act The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was enacted in 1908 to help protect railroad workers. FELA allows railroad employees to sue their employers for damages, which includes those not covered by standard workmen’s compensation laws. This includes claims for negligence and damages that are not reduced by the employee’s assumption […]
FELA Case Settlements FELA cases can take months to to resolve. It is essential to choose an attorney who has experience in FELA cases and who is knowledgeable of the law. Rail workers injured in accidents are entitled to significant economic damages. They can also claim damages that aren’t economically based, such as suffering and […]
Federal Employers Liability Act Vs Jones Act All employers are accountable for keeping their employees safe at work. People who work in high-risk fields are held to higher standards of safety. Railroad employees are protected under the federal law known as FELA. This allows them to sue for injuries. Contrary to state workers compensation laws, […]
