FELA Lawsuit Settlements and Pre-Settlement Loans In order to receive compensation, a victim must demonstrate that negligence by the railroad was a major cause of their injury or even death. This is a tough burden to meet, especially without a skilled legal advocate. A fela claims railroad employees lawyer who has experience can make a […]
Federal Employers Liability Act The federal employees liability act (FELA) allows injured railroad workers to sue their employers. Unlike workmen’s compensation laws that give out payouts without regard to the fault of the railroad, FELA demands that plaintiffs demonstrate that the railroad’s negligence was the cause of their injuries. Families of railroad workers who passed […]
Federal Employers Liability Act The high risk of accident and death in railroad jobs prompted Congress to adopt the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) in 1908. FELA drastically changed the law of common practice by allowing injured employees to claim damages without having to prove their employer’s negligence. It also permits the claimant to make […]
