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Federal Employers Liability Act

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is FELA?
• What does it mean to be covered by FELA?
• What kind of compensation does FELA allow?

FELA is...

The late 1800s and early 1900s was a time of great expansion for the railroad but the growth came with a price. Thousands of railroad workers were killed or seriously injured while working on the railroad. The U.S Congress responded to the crisis and created the Federal Employers Liability Act to help railroad workers injured on the job. Injured railroad workers could seek compensation from their employer if the railroad caused the injury.

FELA Coverage

FELA was set up to hold common carriers by railroad accountable for injuries and death resulting from the negligence of any representatives or employees of the railroad or if railroad cars, engines, appliances, machinery, tracks, roadbeds, or other equipment injure a worker. The injured worker must show negligence on the part of the railroad, which in simple terms means the railroad failed to use reasonable care.

The injured employee need only show the injury was caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the railroad through the negligent conduct of another railroad employee, representative, or equipment. If the injured worker was partly at fault, the recovery is reduced proportionately by how much the worker was at fault. Who was at fault and by how much is a question for the jury in either state or federal court.

Tony Malley, Attorney at Law, with Moore Landrey, LLP in Southeast Texas is ready to help you if you are a railroad worker who has suffered a railroad injury. The railroad is aware of their exposure and risk under FELA and will be acting fast to protect itself. I will help railroad workers located in Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere who have suffered an on-the-job railroad injury quickly investigate their claims.

If you believe you are covered by FELA or have questions about a serious railroad injury or have lost a loved one due to a railroad accident, call Tony Malley, Attorney at Law, at 888.656.4457 or e-mail my office to schedule a free initial consultation.

Compensation for Injuries and Death

An injured railroad worker who can show negligence on the part of the railroad, may be entitled to recover:

• Lost wages
• Future Lost Wages
• Related Medical Expenses Not Already Paid by Insurance or the Railroad
• The worker’s past and future pain and suffering
• Damages for being disfigured
• Emotional Distress

If a railroad worker loses his or her life to a on the job injury, FELA allows the personal representative of the estate make the claim on behalf of the deceased worker.

Call or Contact Today for a Free Consultation

A lawyer well-versed in the complicated rules and regulations of FELA law can help you secure the best outcome. Call Tony Malley at 888.656.4457 or e-mail my office for help now.