Railroad Workers

Bailey Law Office, PLLC Phone: 231-326-2090 Fax: 231-326-2091 Toll Free: 888-529-2259
P.O. Box 486
Empire, Michigan 49630

P.O. Box 486, Empire, Michigan 49630 Phone: 231-326-2090 Fax: 231-326-2091 Toll Free 888-529-2259

Railroad Workers

Federal Employers' Liability Act

The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) was passed in 1908 to protect the rights and safety of railroad workers. Under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, a railroad worker can seek compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligent acts or omissions of the railroad company. The Federal Employers' Liability Act requires that the injured employee prove negligence on behalf of his or her employer.

Act (FELA) was passed in 1908 to protect the rights and safety of railroad workers. Under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, a railroad worker can seek compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligent acts or omissions of the railroad company. The Federal Employers' Liability Act requires that the injured employee prove negligence on behalf of his or her employer.

The Federal Employers' Liability Act imposes duties upon railroad companies to provide its workers with a safe place to work. These duties include:

Provide adequate manpower
Properly maintain tools and equipment
Provide adequate tools and equipment
Make adequate inspections of premises

If you are successful in a negligence suit against your employer, you may be entitled to awards for the following damages:

Loss of earnings capacity
Past and future wage loss
Past and future medical expenses not covered by employer-provided insurance
Physical pain and suffering
Mental and emotional suffering
Disfigurement or scarring
Partial or permanent disabilities

Seeking the professional legal advice of an attorney who specializes in the Federal Employers' Liability Act is essential to a successful case. Railroad companies have specially trained lawyers and adjusters hired to prove they are not liable for their negligence or your injury.

If you have questions or if we can be of assistance, please contact us by phone or e-mail through the “contact us” page above.