Experienced Railroad Attorneys Virginia, Washington
DC
Rail Workers Not Under
Worker's Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act, commonly known as
the FELA, is a law that protects railroad workers who have sustained
a personal injury on the job. The law has been in effect for over
100 years. As a result of the law, injured railroad workers are
not covered by state Worker’s Compensation laws. Instead,
a railroad worker who has a personal injury as a result of working
on the railroad can make a claim and/or file a lawsuit against the
railroad.
One of the main benefits of the FELA is that the legal standards
for making a recovery as a result of a railroad personal injury
are not as stringent as many state laws for typical personal injuries.
In addition, the benefits under the FELA are typically more generous
than those of state worker’s compensation systems.
If you have a railroad personal injury, the Wilson & Hajek law firm can
provide skilled legal representation to guide you through the system.
Railroad workers can collect for injuries.
Contact the experienced railroad injury lawyers at the law firm of Wilson & Hajek.
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