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If you have been injured in a rail accident or suffer from a medical condition related to working for the railroad, you may be entitled to compensation through the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The act allows you to file suit in state or federal court and seek legal recovery for any injuries or medical conditions that resulted from your railroad employment.
At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, we have extensive experience working on behalf of FELA claimants. We can help negotiate a settlement with the railroad’s claims department, or take your case to trial to get you the compensation you deserve.
Your attorney cannot predict or guarantee a result from litigation. However, there are some parts of the law that outline the factors that a favorable court decision may take into account:
Many FELA cases are not settled, but fought in the courtroom. Our firm can aggressively represent you both in the litigation process so that you receive the maximum possible amount.
Dangerous working conditions sometimes force families to confront the unthinkable. If you have lost a loved one due to a railroad company’s negligence, FELA allows your family to recover damages through a personal representative like the administrator of the decedent’s estate. An award of damages for wrongful death as a result of a railroad accident takes into account:
An action for wrongful death can be based on any form of negligence on the part of the railroad company, including instances like head-on train collisions, derailments, or amputation of a leg or arm from a rail yard accident.
At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, we draw upon our breadth and depth of knowledge of FELA law to help injured rail workers receive the compensation they’re entitled to. Attorney John Cooper chairs the FELA Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, offering clients a distinct advantage in their claims. We offer free case evaluations and contingency fee payments, so you do not owe us anything until you receive compensation. To schedule an appointment, contact us at 757.455.0077 or online to learn how we can help you.