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Filing a FELA Claim for a Railroad Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The Federal Employers’ Liability Act<\/span> (FELA) gives injured <\/span>railroad workers<\/span> the right to sue their employer for compensation if the employer’s negligence<\/span> contributed to the injury. Unlike no-fault workers’ compensation, FELA requires you to prove fault but allows recovery of a wider range of damages, including for pain and suffering<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Railroad work is hazardous, and injuries are common. FELA covers a wide range of injuries, from acute trauma caused by collisions and derailments<\/span> to chronic conditions developed over time. These can include:<\/p>\n