Why Railroad Injuries Lawyers Is A Must At A Minimum, Once In Your Lifetime
How to File a Railroad Injuries Claim
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) could be applicable if you have been injured working for a railroad company. While it's not as common as Illinois workers law, FELA protects railroad employees and can offer much more than state workers' compensation .
In a FELA case, damages can include past and future medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain, suffering, permanent disability and emotional distress. The amount of your damages is determined by a number of factors such as whether the railroad can prove that you were responsible for your injuries.
Proving Negligence
In general, in order to win a lawsuit involving railroad injuries the injured person must show that their employer was negligent and that the negligence led to or contribu...