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FELA law cases are personal injury claims in which injured railroad workers seek compensation for injuries they experience at work as the result of another individual's (including an employer's or a co-worker's) negligence.
FELA is officially known as the Federal Employers LiabilityAct and was first established in 1908 when the dangers facing railroad employees were likened to the threats of war by President Harrison.
Over a century later, a number of technological advancements and the institutionalization of various safety measures have since made the railroad industry significantly safer. However, railroad workers still have a dramatically higher risk of sustaining severe injuries and/or death while working due to factors such as:
Railroad employees who develop injuries after such train accidents should:
The following recent settlements awarded in FELA cases provide a clearer picture of the compensation packages granted for various injuries:
Employees of Amtrak, a passenger railway carrier throughout the U.S., are protected under FELA statutes to the same degree as employees of major Class I freight railroads, such as the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway. Some of the FELA law cases brought against Amtrak have had the following results:
After experiencing a railroad injury and receiving the necessary treatments, injured parties (including families of deceased railroad employees) should consider meeting with an experienced FELA attorney to find out if they have a viable claim and, subsequently, get advice regarding the most appropriate manner in which to pursue their case.
To discuss the details of your FELA case, contact us today.
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