No.  While you may have to be examined by a railroad doctor, you have the right to treat with any doctor or physician of your choice for your injuries.  You should make sure the doctor that you treat with accepts your insurance or you may otherwise be responsible for the costs associated with seeing the [...]

An injured railroad worker must prove that injury was caused by the negligence of the railroad company, other employees, agents, or contractors, or from a defective or faulty product or piece of equipment provided by the Railroad.  Strict or absolute liability against the railroad may be imposed if the railroad violated a safety statute or [...]

FELA lawsuits can be brought in either State or Federal Courts. It is important to work with a railroad injury attorney with knowledge and experience in FELA lawsuits who can explain the pros and cons to appropriately choose the jurisdiction right for you and your case.

Yes.  Like many other personal injury cases, FELA cases use the comparative negligence standard.  This means a percentage of fault will be assessed against the injured railroad worker and the railroad.  Any award would then be reduced by your percentage of fault.  For example, if you suffered a severe injury and were awarded 1 million [...]

You may be entitled to benefits under the Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits or supplemental disability benefits.  You should contact your union representative to see what benefits are available for you.

FELA applies to injuries on the railroad that can range from falls from heights, defective equipment, asbestos exposure, repetitive stress, and cumulative trauma injuries.

In a FELA case, you can seek past and future wage loss; out of pocket expenses; past and future pain and suffering; psychological treatment; past and future medical expenses.  In a wrongful death case, dependents can seek economic loss for the death of a family member.

The value of an injury to an injured railroad worker depends on the severity of the injury, the amount of time lost from work, whether the railroad employee can return to work, and the permanency of the injury.  It is important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney who has handled FELA and railroad [...]

The length of a case for a person injured while working on the railroad varies.  For information on the general time frame of a personal injury, see the timeline below.  The amount of time a case takes depends on many factors including the extent of the injuries, whether the case will be litigated or settled, [...]

While you are not required to have an attorney handle your case, it is always better to contact an experienced railroad injury attorney as they will have the knowledge and skill to help obtain the best verdict or resolution for you.