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Established in 1908, the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) is a piece of legislation that entitles railroad employees to compensation if they are injured while working and they can prove that their injuries were caused or intensified by their employer's negligence, recklessness or carelessness. Although these railroad workers are not entitled to file for workers' compensation, if they can successfully prove their case, they will be entitled to larger compensation packages (than pre-determined traditional workers' compensation benefits) that can compensate them for their all of their injuries, losses, pain and suffering.

FELA was initially enacted in the early 20 th Century as the result of a speech made by President Benjamin Harrison. In his address to Congress (in 1889), President Harrison likened the plight of the railroad worker to that of a soldier at war. This speech not only incited the passage of FELA but it also motivated Congress and other government institutions to enact a series of safety regulations that railroad companies were legally bound to comply with.

If you or a loved one has been injured while working for the railroad injury (or if you have lost a loved one in a railroad-related wrongful death), schedule a free, no-obligations consultation to learn more about your legal rights. Call us toll free (800) 773-6770.

Basis for FELA Claims

Railroad employees will have a legitimate case against their employer if they are injured as a result of:

• exposure to toxins
• failure to comply with federal/state regulations
• improperly maintained equipment and/or tracks
• lack of training (either the individual's own training or another individual's inexperience that plays a role in causing their injuries)
• repetitive stress injuries
• slip and fall accidents
• the company's procedures and policies
• unsafe premises

While such negligence may result in serious, curable injuries (such as broken bones), in the worst cases, individuals may suffer permanent brain damage, spinal cord injuries and even death.

Major Railroad Companies in the U.S.

The following are just some of the major American railway corporations who have faced FELA lawsuits:

• Amtrak
• BNSF Railway
• C & S Railroad
• Canadian Pacific Railway
• Norfolk Southern Railway
• Union Pacific Railroad

If you or someone you love has been injured while working for a railroad company, contact our national FELA lawyers today. We will evaluate the details of your case and fight aggressively on your behalf.

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